11/2/16

Osier Can You See

OSIER is a bit of crosswordese that still appears once in a while in puzzles. It might be clued as "willow used in basketry" or "flexible weaving material." Here, from an exhibit created by artist Patrick Dougherty at the McKee Botanical Garden, is OSIER at its finest.

From the botanical garden's website: "For three weeks Patrick and his dedicated team of volunteers worked tirelessly bending, lifting, climbing scaffolding, weaving, trimming, and shaping the willow branches despite numerous days of inclement weather. On January 24, the masterpiece was completed and will remain on-site at McKee until nature and time cause it to break down."