Our own neighborhood offers so many wonderful plants for dyeing.
One of our favorite dyes comes from goldenrod, which grows everywhere
Acorns are full of tannin which gives fibers a soft brown shade
You'd be shocked to see results from dyeing with lichens
August & September give us goldenrod & jewelweed
Mushrooms can give incredible oranges & browns
Natural dyes changed and enriched history
Madder Root is one of the medieval trinity of dyes, which also includes woad & weld
Dye from the logwood tree is a deep shade of purple
Growing our own dye plants in the Bette J. Speakman Smyth Memorial Dye Garden
We cut our mint back several times a year to use a natural dye.
Coreopsis & marigolds are a staple in our dye garden.
Red Dye Amaranth is used by the Hopi Native American tribes to dye pika bread pink.
Natural dyes come from every corner of the globe.
Natural dyes are found in every kitchen. e
Natural dyes are found in every kitchen.
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