Janie Blouse in Pennycress design
Choosing sewing pattern and fabric I don't know what I like most, choosing the fabric or choosing the sewing pattern. I definitely think it's lots of fun to combine the…
Get insights into the fascinating anatomy of plants and discover where our patterns come from.
Fritillaria Icones – Botanical storytelling
Diving deeper into botanical art and scientific contributionIn this second part of my interview with botanical photographer Laurence Hill on the subject of fritillaria and the amazing resources that he…
Rose Geranium Oil – Luxurious chemistry
What to expectMy interview guest for this episode is Karen Swanepoel, executive director of the South African Essential Oil Producers Association, botanist, lecturer, researcher and expert on essential oils and…
Pelargonium – Easy Peasy Pleasure
What to expect from this episodeIn this first episode in our pelargonium series of the Flora and Friends podcast you will learn- how Pelargoniums came to Europe in the 17th…
Nasturtium – A seed by any other name…
New podcast episodeIn this second episode about the plant nasturtium you will discover- Why nasturtium has nothing to do with Nasturtium officinale - Why nasturtium makes your nose twist- How…
Flax root pattern
From flax to linen and so much more Can you imagine all the things that can be made from a flax plant grown for fiber? The oil from its seeds…