It feels too soon to be writing this but, here we are! The poplars are raining their yellow leaves, mornings are full of dew and the quice is almost ready for harvest. In the hopes of creating a new routine, here's the first seasonal update since this project was started in 2023! It has been...

Hi! I'm Gina, an organic fibre and dye farmer - Welcome to my blog! I'm excited to share my journey of growing Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) over the 2023/24 season in Lincoln, Canterbury. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, cultivating this beautiful dye plant at...

Scrolling Facebook the other day, I came across a post in the Flax to Linen Facebook group mentioning a seminar where flax experts, researchers and enthusiasts across northern Europe come together to discuss their projects and their views of the future of the plant. No way am I missing this!! (I...