‘There is something magical about going from seed to colour…’

‘Your square scarves are beautiful…but how do I wear them?’

Spring in the Dye Garden- Learn to sow your dye garden seeds

Collecting Dye Garden Seeds

Many dye plants are equally as effective once dried or pressed. Regular collecting and preserving become part of my summer routine in the garden, along with dead heading and watering. And how lovely is it to open a jar of dried flowers mid winter and smell the scent of summer...

We are all familiar with the colour indigo and as a natural dye it has been used historically to produce a range of blues. Here I'll share with you my summer experiments in blue with fresh indigo.