Plants for dyeing, herbs for repelling moths, fibers for spinning and stuffing, woody shrubs for traditional textile tools - their histories, complete horticultural treatments, and contemporary uses are all covered in detail. True to her life philosophy, she is "moving forward"-no longer teaching or writing, but still exploring fiber in great depth and now dipping into watercolor illustration. Interweave Press, 1987 - Crafts & Hobbies - 230 pages. Off, and was a must-have mentor at SOAR ( Spin-Off Autumn Retreat) for many years. A Weaver's Garden ebook Growing Plants for Natural Dyes and Fibers By Rita Buchanan Read a Sample Format ebook ISBN 9780486407128 Author Rita Buchanan Publisher Dover Publications Release 03 July 2012 Subjects Crafts Nonfiction Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.In between, Rita provided a bedrock of information and wise guidance for Spin More recently, after many years as a garden and horticulture editor, there has been her transformation of a corner of northwest Connecticut into a landscaper's dream and a spinner's haven. Boot" (who was, in fact, one of her fuzzy house slippers, and who no doubt saw her through authorship of A Dyer's Garden as well). Search Obituaries in Record Eagle - a space for sharing memories: search for life stories, milestones, guestbook entries, and celebrate life of your loved.
The acknowledgment in her splendid book, A Weaver's Garden, to her "tireless research assistant, Fred P. The year in southwestern Colorado, growing and living off native plants.
Her book gives instructions for growing plants and extracting dyes. There was the Peace Corps time working on water projects in Africa. If this calls to you, I encourage you to explore Rita Buchanan's A Weaver's Garden. I've known Rita Buchanan for many, many years, and she's always surprised me.
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