The deep South

Just returned from a southern place

where the fields look like this

and the ocean sat well with my western compass

I was enlightened!

and there was a "long slow walk"

We ate glorious food

made by 

some very special people
India Flint
and sous chef Roz Hawker.

and Sandra Brownlee took us

on a journey and

shared her

knowledge.

Encouraged us to write….I had forgotten I could write.

It felt so very good.

Bluer than Blue

Indigo is flourishing here on the Mountain

there is an immense satisfaction

in growing your own 

colour

Experimenting with composting Polygonum

by rolling pulped leaves into little balls to dry

and

experimenting with fermentation

we will see!

I sit on the edge, of the pond if you like, of artists, readying myself for the plunge, learning experimenting tasting.
Occasional dips to see if I'm ready.
Trying to find my space in there.
Seeking originality.
Waiting for the time to be free to explore and be my verb.
Wondering if I am cut from the right cloth.
Am I brave enough.

Its quite a thing.
I am getting closer,
I can feel the excitement building.
Excitement not fear.
and then doubt.
Is it too late,

When Friends come to Play

and the experiments begin

  

 a rock and maple leaves 

not just colour, its the impressions that intrigue....

....I need more time for this.... to make time for this

Indigo Seed is On the Way

India mentioned in passing that Indigo would grow really well here on the mountain. So here they come over the seas and from the south.  Woad or Isatis Tinctoria, Indigofera tinctoria, Polygonum tinctorum and Indigofera Australis are all on their way here and if I can find any others that will grow in this climate....well why not!!...fun

..and they have arrived!....now I have to be patient.......come on Spring!!