I’ve always loved willow trees — there’s something majestic and powerful about them. Willows are often found on the banks of creeks and rivers, or in other areas where there’s a lot of water. In my last house, we had a low lying area in the back yard that pooled a lot of water when it rained, so we planted a willow there, and it thrived almost immediately, growing from a small sapling to a giant behemoth in just a few short years. Melody Rose over at Dave’s Garden says, Many notable sayings and practices were born around the willow. One of the most common traditions today has its roots…