Seeds
About Grand Prismatic Seed
“James Young and Guy Banner are the co-owners and farmers of Grand Prismatic Seed. They are committed to growing high quality open pollinated seeds that can withstand the stresses associated with high desert crop production. Over time they expect to release new vegetable varieties adapted to the Intermountain West. James has a passion for growing plants/seeds used for natural dyeing. He learned his seedy ways from Wild Garden Seed in Philomath, Oregon. Guy has an affinity for medicinal herbs and plants native to the Great Basin, Intermountain West, and Colorado Plateau. His background includes ethnobotany, habitat restoration, agroecology, native seed production, and ornamental gardening.”
About Ricketts Indigo
“Our indigo (Polygonum tinctorium) begins its journey from seed to cloth in the early spring. Seeds are planted in a seedling bed, and the seedlings are transplanted and nurtured in the field. When harvesting, the dye-bearing leaves are dried and separated from the stems (above). These dry indigo leaves are mixed with water and composted for one hundred days to make the traditional Japanese indigo dye-stuff known as sukumo.”
About Northern Dyer
The Northern Dyer carries a variety of cultivated annual, perennial, and native plants as well as foraged plants.
About Bailiwick Blue
“Bailiwick Blue: Think Sustainable. Shop sustainable. Natural plant dyes for fibercraft Indigo, marigold, dyers camomile, scabiosa, madder root. Seed to grow your own dye garden. Choose from a selection of plant-dyed textiles and homeware items. Learn through seasonal workshops.”