Planning a Natural Dye Garden at Home

Would you like to grow your own natural dye plants next year?In this online workshop, Ria will introduce you to a range of plants that can be grown for plant-powered colour, and share ways to create a dye garden that works with the space you have available.Whether you have a windowsill, balcony, garden, allotment or farm, there are dye plants that you can grow. Ria will talk through plant placement, soil and nutrients, and how to make the most of your growing space. They’ll also share dye samples from each plant, demonstrating the range of colours that can be achieved from home-grown dyes.Ria will share their plans for the third year of growing natural dyes in their North Somerset garden, and explore how previous growing spaces have influenced and informed the development of their current dye garden.There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions during the session, as well as time for questions at the end.The workshop will be hosted on Zoom. Registration is available up to one hour before the event. Participants will receive the meeting link via email a few days before the workshop.Unable to make the live session? No problem. You’ll receive the recording and slides afterwards, with 30 days to catch up in your own time.About RiaRia Burns has eight years’ experience growing natural dye plants for their business and holds an RHS Level 2 qualification in Practical Horticulture. They are the author of Dyeing Yarn Naturally, published by The Crowood Press in 2023.Interested in learning more about growing and working with natural dyes? Take a look at Seed to Skein, Ria’s growing-led natural dye membership community.CONCESSIONARY DISCOUNTStudents and those on a low wage can save 15% off the ticket price of this or any other workshop using the code CONC15.

Upcoming dates for Planning a Natural Dye Garden at Home

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 24 Oct 2026, 10:57pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 12 Nov 2026 and 18 Feb 2027.

• Thu 12 Nov 2026, 7pm-8pm
• Thu 18 Feb 2027, 7pm-8pm

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