Black Hollyhock Dye

Black hollyhocks bewilder me. Each year I add more plants to my garden, amazed at their height, their voracious … More

Dyeing with Marigolds

Marigolds are one of the easiest flowers to experiment with due to accessibility and a simple dye process, yet here … More

My dyer’s garden grew this summer from one coreopsis plant into seven. The more the merrier. My original idea was … More

Washing soda is a type of additive. Additives (also called assistants or fixatives) can change the color of the dye … More