Honey Hill Studios
Quite simply put, we grow colors. We make gorgeous natural dyes, inks and pigments from plants we raise on our Vermont farm. We can’t say we invented the process - plants were cultivated for millennia as the prime source of colorants for everything from textiles to cosmetics to food coloring. But we are a part of a growing community of farmers, gardeners, artists and citizen scientists keen to revive this natural, sustainable practice of coloring the things we love. From forest and farmland in Hinesburg to an artist studio and teaching space overlooking downtown Montpelier, we’re on a mission to bring the cultivation and creative potential of natural colors back and into the future.
Plant seedling presales begin early April 2019. Place your order online for pick-up at our Hinesburg farm or the Montpelier Farmer’s Market.
Here’s the list of traditional plants we’re selling this spring and summer. “Traditional” means that their light- and wash-fast properties are well-known and tested over time. A mix of perennials and annuals, all are hardy to Zone 5.
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We are excited to share our knowledge and passion for natural colors. Learn ancient and modern methods of extracting and creating with locally-sourced and farm-raised colors. Relaxed, hands-on learning for all levels.
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