The secret spectrum of plant-based dyeing | Inspired by nature | Gardening Australia

Plants hold many secrets including the colours they produce for natural dyeing! As people grow more aware of the chemicals used in everyday items, a return to plant-based colour continues to grow. Subscribe 🔔 http://ab.co/GA-subscribe 'The transformation is such a magical process.' Natural dyer, Heather Thomas, demonstrates how to dye fabric using the traditional practice of Indigo plants. Heather exemplifies how flowers and leaves can live on forever within the world of textiles. ___________________________________________ Gardening Australia is an ABC TV program providing gardening know-how and inspiration. Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts, Gardening Australia is a valuable resource to all gardeners through the television program, the magazine, books, DVDs and extensive online content. Watch more: http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/gardening-australia Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gardeningaustralia Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gardeningaustralia Web: http://www.abc.net.au/gardening ___________________________________________ This is an official Australian Broadcasting Corporation YouTube channel. Contributions may be removed if they violate ABC's Online Conditions of Use http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm (Section 3).