This volume describes the use of plants that can be grown in the garden or collected from the countryside. It is lavishly illustrated with accurate and detailed botanical watercolors and samples of the colors the plants produce. Topics covered include five different garden designs using dye plants; a step-by-step guide to dyeing wool, silk, and cotton; solar dyeing; and how to dye felt in all forms.About the Author: Judy Hardman has been spinning, weaving, and dyeing yarns for more than 30 years, using wool provided by her own flock of Shetland sheep. She regularly runs workshops and gives talks. Sally Pinhey teaches botanical illustration.