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Grow Your Own Blue! Indigo pigment is found in many plants around the world but unfortunately most of these plants are happiest in warmer climates than ours. Japanese indigo (persicaria tinctoria),however, is easy to grow and readily reseeds in my zone 6 garden every year. I can usually get three cuttings in a summer before letting it go to seed in the fall. There are a few ways to use indigo, but the easiest methods are called fresh leaf and reduction vat. The fresh leaf met

There is something very gratifying about getting wool straight off a sheep’s back and going through all the processes to turn it into a finished item of clothing. Washing the fleece is a step that many people tend to avoid, but it’s not difficult and can be a really satisfying experience. The first step is to find a place to lay out your fleece. I usually sweep an area on my patio or driveway and unroll the wool carefully- trying to keep the fleece as intact as I can. This ma