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Things to Consider Before You Get a Pressure Canner

Things to Consider Before You Get a Pressure Canner

How Birds Became My Garden’s Best Pest Control Method: Tips and Solutions

Rethink Your Garden Pests: How Birds Naturally Balance My Ecosystem

*Dye Garden Layout Plans + Ideas

Dye Garden Layout Guide: Ideas for Growing Your Own Dyestuff

How to Harvest and Process Fennel Seeds

Harvesting Fennel Seeds: Mistakes I Made and How I Perfected the Process

Lobster Mushroom Dye Tutorial

Unexpected Colors: How I Transformed Lobster Mushrooms into a Textile Dye (Tutorial)

I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Harvest Fennel Pollen Sooner! Easy Tips to Source this Flavor from Your Garden

I Wish I Harvested Fennel Pollen Sooner! Easy Tips to Source This Flavor from Your Garden

Where to find Sustainable Fabric for Botanical Dye Projects

Where to find Sustainable Fabric for Botanical Dye Projects

I tried black hollyhock dye 4 different ways: here’s how it turned out

I tried black hollyhock dye 4 different ways: here’s how it turned out

List of plants to grow in a dye garden

A Botanical Dye Garden Guide: 150+ Herbs and Flowers that Provide Pigment

Growing Chamomile from Seed

Growing Chamomile: Tips for Success from Seed to Tea

Herb garden ideas: full herbal planting guide (based on your goals)

Herb Garden Ideas: Full Herbal Planting Guide (based on your goals)

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*Disclaimer: While I strive for accuracy, I'm human and so there may be errors. This blog is for educational purposes only and you assume any and all risk associated with plant ID, foraging, and consuming plants. I'm not a professional, so don't take any information as professional advice. You understand that any errors can cause serious illness, injury or death. Before working with a plant in any way, consult a local guide who understands both ID and proper preparation. Be smart, friend!