by Rebecca Burgess. Softbound, 180 pages, 10" x 8". Make beautiful natural dyes from plants found in the wild or grown in your own backyard. The author identifies 36 plants that will yield natural shades and shows how easy it is to make the dyes. Explains where to find these plants in the wild (and for those that can be grown in your backyard, how to nurture them) and the best time and way to harvest them. Maps show the range of each plant in the US and Canada. Also 210 breathtaking color photographs throughout. An essential guide for crafters and DIYers; for ecologists and botanists; and for artists and textile designers.