True to her life philosophy, she is "moving forward"-no longer teaching or writing, but still exploring fiber in great depth and now dipping into watercolor illustration. Off, and was a must-have mentor at SOAR ( Spin-Off Autumn Retreat) for many years.A Weavers Garden then offers valuable hints on dyeing fibers and fabrics and how to use soap plants for cleaning textiles. In between, Rita provided a bedrock of information and wise guidance for Spin Search Obituaries in Record Eagle - a space for sharing memories: search for life stories, milestones, guestbook entries, and celebrate life of your loved. (2003) ISBN 10: 0486407128 ISBN 13: 9780486407128. More recently, after many years as a garden and horticulture editor, there has been her transformation of a corner of northwest Connecticut into a landscaper's dream and a spinner's haven. Boot" (who was, in fact, one of her fuzzy house slippers, and who no doubt saw her through authorship of A Dyer's Garden as well). Thoroughly researched and charmingly written, this practical guide by veteran botanist and horticulturist Rita Buchanan provides weavers and gardeners alike. Tackling an encyclopedic subject matter, this book is a tapestry in itself: the uses of many different plants by different cultures, the inventive ways people have used their surroundings throughout history, the beautiful myriad of colors that can be obtained with the proper techniques. The acknowledgment in her splendid book, A Weaver's Garden, to her "tireless research assistant, Fred P. A Weaver’s Garden, Rita Buchanan I give this book 8 out of 10 acorns. The year in southwestern Colorado, growing and living off native plants. There was the Peace Corps time working on water projects in Africa.
I've known Rita Buchanan for many, many years, and she's always surprised me.
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