A post by Susan
- Curious about about growing Indian madder (Rubia cordifolia)?
(see above)
- Do you hanker after a murasaki plant whose roots dye purple?
Murasaki plant Lithospermum erythrorhizon
- Having trouble sourcing Wild Madder or Dyer’s Woodruff?
Wild Madder (Rubia peregrina)
- Wondering what size hedge bedstraw is when mature?
Hedge bedstraw flowering
- Struggled to grow Japanese Indigo this season and want plants?
Japanese Indigo Seedlings (Moruba)
If so, come and take a tour of the Nature’s Rainbow Dye Garden next Sunday 11th July 2021. Two hour visits in groups of no more than six people, £10 entry which includes £3 voucher for dye plants or seeds bought on the day.
We have some common and less common dye plants to share with fellow enthusiasts.
NaturesRainbow Dye Garden Plant List 2021.
You can enjoy a great nerdy natter with us about the plants, while supporting an invaluable local charity. The Triangle Community Garden runs learning disability projects: Growing Ability, Growing Gang and Growing Health, providing social therapeutic horticulture, work experience, and active healthy living support for their members.
Hitchin is roughly half way between London and Cambridge. The dye garden is five minutes’ walk from Hitchin Rail Station, which is 30-45 minutes from London Kings Cross or St Pancras and easily accessible from the A1(M) and M1.
Covid precautions include timed entry, maximum of six people to allow social distancing at all times. Outdoor covered classroom provides refuge in the event of inclement weather. Toilets available.
Buy tickets from our shop here:
Hope to see you soon.
Murasaki plant Lithospermum erythrorhizon
Many thanks for the kind words Jenny. Selling plants mailorder is a bit daunting, but if we do decide to take the plunge we’ll be sure to let you know!
For anyone who is able to get to the Natures Rainbow dye garden and to take advantage of all the knowledge and experience Susan and Ashley have to share, this is a fantastic opportunity. If only l was more mobile and able to travel, l would be there in a heartbeat. If you ever consider offering plants by mail order, please let me know!