Every autumn, nature puts on a show that rivals any fireworks display—trees burst into flames of red, orange, gold, and purple, transforming entire landscapes into kaleidoscopes of color. But as you crunch through those vibrant leaves, you might wonder: what actually causes this magical transformation? Is it just the cold? The shorter days? Some secret…
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Natural Fabric Dyeing: Colorfast vs. Fugitive Dyes From Plants
Last month I mentioned that I’m working with the book A Garden to Dye For to learn more about growing plants that you can use to natural dye fabrics. One of the first important concepts is learning about how well or how long a plant’s color is likely to adhere to the fabric that you’re…