About Willamette Willowss…

Willamette Willows is a smallish farm nestled in the green foothills of the southernmost tip of the Willamette Valley of Oregon. In this magical setting, low-lying fields and a seasonal pond provide shelter to ducks, geese, pheasants, egrets, countless songbirds, nutria, foxes, coyotes, and other wildlife, while the oaks and evergreens further up in the foothills are home to deer, cougars, and an occasional black bear. From the higher vantage points, sheep and cattle can be seen grazing on the farms in the distance, and a handful of livestock, chickens, and a pair of rescue dogs also make our farm their home.

We, Alana and Michael Karam, are immensely grateful to be the stewards of this land, and a commitment to it guides us in everything that we do, carefully nurturing both the plants and the animals that depend upon it. While not officially organic, no pesticides or herbicides ever endanger the insects and wildlife that frequent our willow beds. Hedges of native shrubs outline our fields, and large swaths of bullrush are left untouched, providing shelter for the frogs that sing to us while we work.

And, of course, there is the willow…

Willow, with its prehistoric roots in human culture, has played incredibly diverse and important roles in human history, but like many similar resources, has been neglected in the new age of plastics and modern conveniences. Our mission is to be ambassadors for this amazing plant, and to make it, and its myriad uses, familiar and accessible to everyone who is interested in things renewable, sustainable, and beautiful. We are so happy that you, too, have discovered willow, and we are even happier to be the ones to help you incorporate it into your life! We are as dedicated to your success as we are to the success of our own farm, and are here to provide any resources that you may need.