Monthly Archives: May 2013

Coreopsis eco prints in review

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

The stunning reds in eco prints of Coreopsis verticillata are available most of the growing season in Zone 4 USDA where my garden is located; and even in winter, dried C. verticillata plants give vestiges of colour. We have 119 … Continue reading →

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More May Art

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Today some more views of prints starring Coreopsis verticillata. This coreopsis is a native of North America. The Cherokee apparently knew of its red dye. Other forms of coreopsis, like “tinctoria” give deep yellows, and “lanceolata” blooms give yellowy- orange. … Continue reading →

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May Eco Colours in Layers

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Blooms and green leaves aplenty in the May garden! How rich might they be in pigments, though, so early in the season? Especially if printed on linen, a cellulose fibre- which can be challenging to print if new. I was … Continue reading →

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Inspirations From The May Garden

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

May is violet time in my USDA Zone 4 garden, a sesson blessed with my favourites. Heaven might have these views and fragrances, don't you think? Today, meantime, they heal the eyes of body and soul. First, a look along … Continue reading →

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April Plants and Eco Prints

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Goodbye to the Cotswolds in March… Hello to April in Ottawa: Just a two weeks later, the Rideau Canal is filled again and the old elm sees its reflection: Friends return – the Scilla is among the first. Scilla will … Continue reading →

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