Jennifer, the creator and owner of Twin Pond Retreat, has many, many, many madder plants that we’ve transplanted recently.  She also has a couple madder plants that have been growing for a couple years now.

This is one of our transplants that we planted

notice the bright orange roots

in a couple years, this plant’s roots will be ready to harvest to make a beautiful red dye

A plant that is very similar to the madder plant is Lady’s Bedstraw

a super invasive weed, this plant is everywhere.

but good news, it’s a dye! the bright orange roots can create gorgeous yellows.  so while weeding & mulching around the fruit trees, the Twin Pond gals and i saved and harvested all of the large root systems.

future dyeing photos and colors soon to come!