Hapa zome is the art of transferring plant pigment to paper or cloth. And it is always a kid favorite because it is sanctioned bashing stuff with hammers. For more control use a mallet or a smooth rock, but sometimes the fun of this project is the hammering more so than the final product. Dandelions make a great first hapa zome print because they pretty reliably transfer color to paper.…
These sweet mushrooms are perfect for adding a little whimsy, and hiding stains on a well-loved tee!
Kids love to pick up rocks, seeds, leaves, flowers and other cool nature finds while out hiking. But, since most their clothing often lacks real pocket space (especially girl’s clothes!) they quickly begin to try to hand things off to mom and dad to hold for the rest of the hike. Sew your little forager a pouch of their own so they have a convenient place to stash their treasures…
This is an excerpt from the article Walnuts for Food, Medicine + Craft by Ashley Moore, featured in the Autumn Vol 2 | Issue 6 | 2023 edition of Botanical Anthology. To learn more about how to forage and process walnuts and their medicinal qualities check out our autumn edition. This herbal magazine, featuring remedies and recipes with medicinal plants for budding herbalists, can be purchased as a digital version here and as a…
Candles made from dried stalks of mullein dipped in tallow or wax, known as witch's candles, were such a common historical use for this plant that it’s reflected in many of the common names for the plant, such as candlewick plant, hag's taper and torches. Mullein has deep, deep roots that die back with the plant after its second year enriching the soil around it.