Willowtalk in Emerald, Community Garden Collection

Inspired by the groundbreaking research of Canadian biologist, Dr. Suzanne Simard, our pattern, Willow Talk, explores how trees communicate with one another. Their interactions occur via a network of underground threads called mycelia that extend from mushroom bases to tree roots in order to form a “wood-wide-web”. Trees such as Willows use this subterranean internet to share water and nutrients with one another. And, in a striking example of interspecies cooperation, Paper Birch and Douglas fir, use mycelia to exchange carbon.

The mesmerizing paintings of Charles Burchfield, whose glowing, backlit forests pulsate with spiritual energy, inspired Willow Talk’s layout and color structure.

Repeat 13.5”w x 13.5”h