Recently we had overnight temps in the upper thirties. Our peppers, okra, tomatoes, and more, needed to be harvested before a potential frost. At 32 degrees Fahrenheit, frost will occur, although even if the reported temperature is above that, small pockets of frost can occur, damaging tender summer vegetables and flowers. With that in mind,…
Making a Vat with Homegrown Indigo Dye This week, I made an organic indigo vat with indigo powder I’d grown myself. I’ve been dyeing with indigo for nearly ten years. No matter which method you use, the process is utterly enchanting. Spellbinding. It really feels like magic. For many years I have made my vats…
I Grew Coreopsis Flowers and Turned Them into Beautiful Natural Dyes This summer I grew an abundance of Coreopsis flowers in my garden! Coreopsis flowers produce a perfect rusty pumpkin orange color on natural fibers. Dyeing with Coreopsis is easy, and I’ll walk you through each step. Growing Coreopsis Flowers Choosing the Right Variety There…
The Magic of Indigo Have you ever wondered if your garden could double as your art studio? Are you endlessly inspired by the beautiful shapes, details, and colors found in nature? Let me show you the magic of using fresh indigo leaves for dye and printing. This is my second summer growing indigo (Persicaria tinctoria)…
This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How to Extract Indigo Dye Pigment From Fresh Leaves: A Step-by-Step Guide In this post and video, I’m sharing how I extract indigo pigment from the leaves of the Japanese indigo plants (Persicaria tinctoria) that I grow in my dye…