Tag Archives: woad

First adventures with woad

Posted on Aug 11, 2017 by

Well, I’ve finally bitten the bullet. I’ve read dire warnings about the importance of being patient with woad harvesting, because: you need a lot of leaves to get a decent amount of dye, and the chemicals that provide the blue … Continue reading →

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Did I tell you I’ve got some woad plants?

Posted on Jun 5, 2017 by

I don’t know if you have ever tried, but buying woad plants is quite difficult. Seeds are quite easy to come by, but I don’t have fantastic conditions for seeds and seedlings. One of the reasons I am starting a … Continue reading →

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