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The modern natural dyer : a comprehensive guide to dyeing silk, wool, linen, and cotton at home / by Vejar, Kristine.; Remington, Sara.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Dyes and dyeing, Domestic.; Dyes and dyeing; Dye plants.;
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Natural hair coloring : how to use henna and other pure herbal pigments for chemical-free beauty / by Shahin, Christine.; DiMauro, Melinda.;
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Subjects: Hair; Plant pigments.;
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Medicinal perennials to know and grow / by Jason, Dan,author.; Adams, Rupert,author.; Alice, Lyn,1958-illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references."Growing your own medicine is empowering -- learn how with plant activists Dan Jason and Rupert Adams. Many common, easy-to-grow plants can energize or soothe, stimulate the immune system, aide in sleep or digestion, help to heal injuries, change blood pressure, reverse inflammation, soothe a sore throat -- and more. But how do you find or grow them, and how do you use them? This compact book describes some of the best-known medicinal plants and provides expert information on their care and use. Accompanied by the beautiful watercolour illustrations of Lyn Alice, Dan Jason and Rupert Adams explain the nature of each plant, how to grow them, their medicinal properties and other potential perks, such as their ability to produce dyes or attract pollinators. Jason and Adams focus on plants that will thrive in the West Coast, and their local knowledge is tried and tested in their own gardens. The medicinal perennials in this book will make beautiful, useful and environmentally positive additions to any local garden."--
Subjects: Herbs; Medicinal plants.;
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Knit or dye trying / by Pleiter, Allie,1962-;
"As spring comes to Collinstown, the village launches a food festival to draw a new group of tourists. Libby, proud owner of Y.A.R.N., has planned a yarn event to provide an alternative option to a foodie weekend. Artisan fiber dyer Julie Wilson--known for her work with animal-friendly, plant-based knitting fibers such as bamboo and hemp as well as her brilliant use of color--will hopefully draw a crowd with a special dyeing workshop. The festival begins, but it draws more than crowds. First a flock of sheep parades down the street, herded by farmers protesting Julie's antiwool stance. Then Julie's celebrity chef sister appears, and the siblings resume a long-standing rivalry. Despite all this, Julie's workshop has sold out. Libby is thrilled, and they're preparing for a full house. But the night before the event, Julie is found alone in the warehouse event space--dead. The witty "Watch Julie Wilson Dye" workshop title now has a terrible new meaning--and it's up to Libby to catch a crafty killer"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Women-owned business enterprises; Knitting; Murder;
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The value of weeds / by Cliff, Ann,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Weeds are wild plants that have survived in the face of centuries of hostility. Many gardeners who are unfamiliar with the versatility of weeds think of them as a nuisance. They can be good, bad, dangerous or beautiful. Above all, they are tough. This essential guide explores the virtues of good weeds, including how they can protect soil and add to soil fertility; act as companion plants in gardens; provide food for farm livestock; support wild life; provide herbal remedies for minor ailments; yield vegetable dyes and, finally, give us weed cuisine.
Subjects: Weeds.; Weeds;
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Crafting with nature : grow or gather your own supplies for simple handmade crafts, gifts & recipes / by Renea, Amy,author.;
A collection of handmade crafts using materials from nature. Collect plant materials from the woods, the backyard, the garden and even the pantry, then craft those items into something special yet easy to do. Provides detailed tutorials and recipes for things like making solid perfume, crafting wooden buttons to accent a hat, preparing natural dye for easy paper flowers, canning your own fruit jam, handcrafting wreaths, using seed pods to create beautifully rustic earrings and even making your own coconut oil for lotions or sea salt for hand scrubs. Learn new crafting techniques like wood burning, imprinting leaves onto clay and how to infuse oil with herbs.
Subjects: Nature craft.; Handicraft.;
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