Dyeing yarn with rosemary is a great way to get started with natural dyeing. Rosemary is readily available in many regions, even if you
Anyone can learn the fairly straightforward nettle fiber processing of extracting fiber from the humble stinging nettle.
Biologists estimate that 3.2 million species of fungi may exist on Earth, and of that only around 120,000 are known to science which leaves potentially millions organisms of left to discover, photograph, and document before it’s too late. The majority of undescribed species live in the tropics where mycologists Danny Newman and Roo Vandegrift have traveled extensively to document fungi in regions threatened by climate change and development. In 2014, the pair traveled to Reserva Los Cedros, one of the last unlogged watersheds on the western slope of the Andes, where they took all of the photos seen here. More
We have been experimenting with making dye from lichen with excellent results. Click through for our step by step instructions.
Explore a comprehensive list of plants that yield vibrant natural dyes, from avocado pits to turmeric. Perfect for natural dyers seeking to experiment with colors from the garden, kitchen, and beyond.
Fall is the perfect time to harvest natural dye plants and store for later use. While not all dye plants store well after being cut or gathered, quite a few
Even if you're confined to your own backyard, hundreds of colours are waiting to be bottled.
Making an iron modifier or iron mordant is easy. This solution works to more permanently set plant dyes, while also altering the final color.
Even if you're confined to your own backyard, hundreds of colours are waiting to be bottled.
Whether your thumb is green or black, whether you have one plant or a jungle's worth, here are some plant-care and gardening tips that can help keep your greenery not only alive, but lush.
I have been very fortunate in my travels this summer as the magical light has been a constant companion in my adventures. Colorado has entered its Monsoonal flow and the forests are starting to look like those in Washington State.
Oak Gall Ink is made from the crushed up galls found on Oak trees. This tutorial shows you how we made ink using galls, a nail and vinegar.
Use the Earth element in your spells and learn a little bit about herbalism with this list of Earth element plants. Herbal spell guide.
Foraging for medicinal plants and food in Canada's far north is fun. These seven useful plants grow wild right on our doorstep.
So, the other day I was talking to a friend about this homemade deodorant for sensitive skin, and she wondered aloud if she really needed to buy "a whole bag of this stuff just to make deodorant." And I was like, WAIT, YOU DON'T HAVE SOME ALREADY?? Clearly I have failed as a friend, because you guys, this stuff is awesome.
Poison or miracle medicine? A series of studies finds pokeberry seeds might be the most powerful antivirals on the planet The infamously poisonous pokeweed plant contains a broad-spectrum antiviral protein capable of stopping even the most difficult-to-treat viruses in their tracks. A series of studies have shown it “effectively inhibits” HIV, herpes, influenza and polio […]
Some plants or dye materials contain tannins in high concentrations. In these cases, tannins can act as natural mordants ...
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) has so many uses! Here's a homesteading how-to DIY style. You're gonna want some of this amazingly edible dirt. How do you use DE?
Today I have a guest post for you written by Jule Kebelmann from Hey Mama Wolf. Jule shows us how to extract dye from plants and create a lake pigment, then use it to make our own paint. Use the paint on paper or to decorate walls. This is a beautiful way to bring the...
I thought I’d post an idea for anyone who wants to try dyeing yarn at home using ingredients readily found in your kitchen. It’s more of a staining method rather than an actual dye but it works all…
The St. Johns Wort plant is easy to identify in the wild, and it grows just about everywhere along roadsides, in fields and forest edges. With all the press it's getting for its potential medicinal
Whether you’re having your medieval clothes made, or buying fabric to make them yourself, the first question new re-enactors ask is “What colour should my clothes be?” The correct, but unhelpful, answer is “It depends”. It depends on the precise period of history, the place, the socio-economic status, the profession etc of the person you’re portraying.
Learn the art of dyeing with acorns. An easy way to make this all natural dye for cotton or wool fabric. Perfect for tea towels or t-shirts!
First year Woad plants coming up. Woad (Isatis tinctoria). is a flowering biennial in the mustard family Brassicaceae. It was cultivated for centuries as a medicinal herb and source of blue dye. Woad was the primary source of blue dye in Europe, before Indigo became widely availlable. This year I finally had enough
THE FAIRY SWAN- My Name is Bonnie Anne and I am 65 years old; married for 42 years to the most lovely man on earth. Disclaimer: All images are copyright to their respective owners. I am not a photographer and give all credit to the gifted artists featured on my page. I edit my headers and background from...
Wild mushrooms are a bit intimidating for most people. As valued as they are for their distinctive flavors, the potential for illness or even death dampens the average American's enthusiasm for mushroom foraging. Shaggy manes are tasty, but short lived, and are easily identified.
Xylitol mouthwash is gentle and much more eco-friendly than anything you can buy at the store. Your mouth will feel fresh and clean!
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Is it possible to grow a pine tree directly from a pine cone? Or does the seed have to be removed from the pine cone? Let's find out!
I grew up in woods filled with white oak trees. The big beautiful trees would drop their tiny capped seeds each season, covering the ground with a blanket of acorns. As I have experimented more with natural dyeing, I have discovered acorns produce incredible colors in the dye bath. On their own, the
Diatomaceous earth kills critters in your food and around the house, it has many health benefits, it's cost-effective, and it's 100% natural.
You won't believe how easy it is to dye fabric this beautiful shade of pink (the color of intuition, hope and love!) using a handful of fresh avocado pits! I'll show you how in this post.
Introductory notes: The search for hidden colours, forms and textures is for me the lure of eco dyeing and eco printing, and a form of art. Eco dyeing and eco printing are essentially direct contac…
If you are concerned about chemical pesticides, there are ways to avoid them. Learn how to use diatomaceous earth in the garden for pests.
Follow the paint making process to make your own eggshell white paint. Go ahead and experiment and have fun playing with a new unusual color!