Kids Garden Design : Wind in the Willow Sculpture

There is nothing like a den in the woods to capture a child’s imagination.

A Willow Pear den….

From a young age we all love to play ‘house’ and make dens in the garden. I love these willow sculptures from Tom Hare. He works with green wood, bending and shaping it into a variety of beautiful creations, from birds to giant flowers.

Not only does Tom’s work offer a great alternative to a den or other garden structure, it has such a beautiful aesthetic.  The sinuous curves that are created by the process of weaving the willow, born from Tom’s artistic approach to form and flow, create stunning multi-purpose structures. In a small space garden, any item that can serve more than one purpose is worth its weight in gold. In larger gardens a bold statement such as a willow structure in the middle of a lawn can add a huge dash of personality to a space.

A statement piece in Willow by Tom Hare

If you want something even more interactive, you can also commission incredible items such as the willow swing below. It is suitable for adults and children and offers not only a swing but a highly sculptural feature and archway for a garden, so would become the centrepiece of any space.