Amazing Willows

The Contorted Willows used in the tomato cages have pulled off a tremendous trick. The horrible ice storm took them down on January 20th. I stored and then cut them in March. They were put in the garden as bare stakes in April. But wouldn't you know, they have sprouted and now I have green leaves on my tomato cages! The vegetation was still green (and frozen) during/after the storm, yet did not show signs of life this spring. As soon as the branches had contact with soil though, they started to grow! I don't so much mind right now, but I was not thinking I would have multiple willow trees in my vegetable garden...