My last post on elderberries got me thinking about how I should post where I get all of my dried herbs, essential oils, and other herbal supplies from. For over 7 years now I have been a very loyal customer to Mountain Rose Herbs. The quality of their dried herbs is excellent. Their bulk herbs [...]
Filed under: Anise, Comfrey, Dyeing, Dyeing with Herbs, Elderberry, Goldenrod, Herbs, Tansy, Yellow Dock on October 2nd, 2007 | No Comments »
I had a heck of a time getting a picture that really showed off what a nice yellow this batch of yarn turned out to be. I think keeping the goldenrod flowers just below a simmer while making the dye bath really helped out in keeping the color so clear and bright. I’m very happy [...]
Filed under: Dyeing, Dyeing with Herbs, Goldenrod, Knitting on October 1st, 2007 | 2 Comments »
There is a large open area up the road from where I live that has quite a large amount of goldenrod in it. The goldenrod has been in bloom for several weeks now and I kept wanting to go get some of the flowers and try them out as a dye. From what I have read [...]
Filed under: Dyeing, Dyeing with Herbs, Goldenrod, Knitting on September 29th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
