ecofriendly homestead
Garden Layout Ideas
Seed Starting Resources
Sustainable Food + Beverages
Sustainable Livestock Care
Traditional Plant Practices
self-sufficiency
eco friendly gardening gear
Nature-Based Climate Solutions
Regenerative Gardening Techniques
Land Stewardship
Urban Gardening + Apartment Homesteading
Native Plants & Foraging Guides
herb + flower growing guides
vegetable + fruit growing guides
permaculture gardening techniques

Traditional Plant Practices

Featured as a trusted gardening expert in:
featured in apartment therapyfeatured in homes & gardens online Featured in Livingetc.Featured in US News & World ReportFeatured in Martha Stewart Living Online

Explore New Posts

⤵

Quick Question:

Traditional Plant Practices

subcategories

Foraging Guides

In the Kitchen

Botanical Dyes + Inks

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

Here are my proven tips for harvesting fennel seeds, and unique ways to enjoy their flavors. Add to your kitchen's spice cabinet naturally!

Growing Chamomile: Tips for Success from Seed to Tea

Chamomile plants are a must-have for any garden. Learn how to grow chamomile from seed, and the best time to harvest the flowers for tea.

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

Plant a kitchen herb garden or a medicinal herbal garden! Learn which herbs match your goals, get layout ideas, and herbal growing tips.

Dye Garden Layout Guide: Ideas for Growing Your Own Dyestuff

Interested in Growing Your Own Dye Plants? Check Out Our Visual Guide to Dye Garden Layout Ideas, Plus Growing Tips for Specific Dye Plants.

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

Join me in the sustainable art of Lobster Mushroom dyeing! Here's a step-by-step guide to vibrant colors through eco-friendly dye method.

Where to find Sustainable Fabric for Botanical Dye Projects

A curated list of the best sources for sustainable fabrics for your botanical dye projects. Eco-friendly, organic, and ready to dye!

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

I'll share my own experiments botanical dyeing with black hollyhocks using four different methods on cotton, with and without a mordent.

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

What plants can be turned into dyestuff? In our dye garden guide, you'll find a list of 150+ plants, sorted by color, culture, and type.

Most Popular

As voted by gardeners like you

Growing Chamomile: Tips for Success from Seed to Tea

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

eco friendly homestead

nature-based solutions to climate change are found in the garden

about eco friendly homesteadcontact eco friendly homestead

Notice that we don't have annoying ads plastered all over the site?

That's because we're reader-supported.

When you purchase products through our links, we may earn a small commission. We work with small, independent, and / or environmentally-aware businesses. No Amazon links here :)

Best part? It's at no extra cost to you, and it keeps this blog going.

a deliriously better world through nature-based solutions to climate change:

this website is created with the intention of imagining the possibilities of "stupendously, wildly, deliriously better worlds", as Min Hyoung Song calls us to do in his book, Climate Lyricism.

*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!