Urban Farm Hub

It’s snowing today so it’s a good time to try using dried cattail and iris leaves.

The first step is to soak the dried leaves for about 30 minutes. I weight them down with a plate as they tend to float.

To make cord twist one leaf in one direction and another leaf in the opposite direction. Bring the two twisted leaves together and they will twist on each other.

To make a long braided cord you can start with the thick ends and braid them down. As the pieces thin add another leaf and braid it until you reach the desired length.

I’m going to try using these to finish off the tops of baskets. If it works I’ll add it to this post!

I went to a fair at the Georgetown Steam Plant and met Laura C Wright, the artist behind Waterplant. This is a work where she created two dye gardens in the Georgetown area and developed a project for Duwamish Valley youth programs, community members, and organizations to create watercolor paints from these plants.

I’m looking forward to giving it a try!!

I can’t resist packing my pockets with acorns. In past years I’ve leached the tannins out in the toilet tank then made meal. It’s edible but just barely. This year I opted for tiny candles.

Remove the cap, nestle in sand, fill with melted wax then add wick. ( I used cotton string and it worked well.)

These should only be lit floating in water as the cap can catch on fire!