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Book Review: Homegrown Flax and Cotton

July 28, 2023 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

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Every once in a while, I get to marry multiple interests. For example, I have long loved crochet and believe in the slow yarn movement. Every now and then, I can combine that with gardening. I shared a bit of that with you when I did a book review of A Garden to Dye For….

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Natural Fabric Dyeing: Colorfast vs. Fugitive Dyes From Plants

April 25, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

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…

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A Garden to Dye For

March 14, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

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Several years ago my sister sent me a wonderful gift. She’s one of those people who is so great at picking out the perfect gifts for people. The gift was a book called “A Garden to Dye For.” She also sent me a set of Japanese Indigo seeds grown locally to her area. Somehow, all…

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How to Reduce Water Use Without Sacrificing Plant Health

How to Reduce Water Use Without Sacrificing Plant Health

Water is life—but it doesn’t have to mean a nonstop deluge in the garden. Imagine giving your plants exactly what they need without flooding them, splashing cash on wasted water, or standing in the sun with a hose for hours. Reducing water use doesn’t have to turn gardens into sad, wilted wastelands. In fact, with…

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6 Affordable Garden Border Ideas That Improve Curb Appeal

6 Affordable Garden Border Ideas That Improve Curb Appeal

A front yard doesn’t whisper first impressions—it shouts them. Crisp edges, thoughtful details, and a sense of intention instantly tell a story about the space, and garden borders sit right at the center of that narrative. Skip them, and everything blends into a messy blur. Add them, and suddenly the yard looks sharper, cleaner, and…

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Low-Cost Cover Crops That Improve Soil Without Extra Work

Low-Cost Cover Crops That Improve Soil Without Extra Work

Stop throwing money at soil problems that fix themselves for free. Healthy soil does not demand expensive inputs, complicated routines, or endless hours of work. It thrives when it gets the right kind of help at the right time, and cover crops deliver exactly that without turning gardening into a second full-time job. Picture a…

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5 Patio Herb Garden Ideas That Work for Renters and Small Spaces

5 Patio Herb Garden Ideas That Work for Renters and Small Spaces

A patio doesn’t need square footage to make a big impression. A few smart choices can turn even the tiniest outdoor corner into a thriving herb haven that smells incredible and actually saves money on groceries. Fresh basil, mint, and rosemary don’t demand sprawling backyard space, and they definitely don’t care about lease agreements or…

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