Jude Hsiang: Growing to Dye
February is a good time to think about adding some dye plants to the garden. Although some plants used in natural dyeing are only found in the tropics, a dozen or so are well suited to our Maine gardens. They provide a link to ancient, yet easily learned, practices and vibrant cultural traditions that live on throughout the world. Born knitting, Jude Hsiang is particularly interested in using Maine-raised and spun natural fibers with dye plants from her garden and locallyforaged. She will bring naturally dyed items, her dye record books, and more, from almost 50 years of exploring natural dyeing. Mainer Jude Hsiang researches dye potential in local plants as well as tending her South China
dye garden. Retired from teaching Botany for the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program, she enjoys the plants and animals on her two acres of field, woods and swamp. She teaches natural dyeing with an emphasis on sustainable practices and is an active member of the Maine
Fibershed, which encourages thoughtful use of our natural and environmental resources.

Zoom link for this program: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82627061249?pwd=0PFbGC1baHN8mrMt2fQlroiWFtRNnp.1