Flax fibre has always been considered as a noble and delicate material for textiles; it requires careful attention. It is well suited for the fabric industry, and used to make haute couture clothing ...

Flax once defined Northern Ireland, with a thriving linen industry. But changing consumer habits saw that industry decline massively in the mid-20th century. Now, the plant is being looked at as a ...

Researchers with North Dakota State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working to see if a particular variety of Lewis flax has the potential to be a useful crop. The perennial flax ...

OTTAWA (Reuters) - A tiny Canadian startup company that is preparing to open a biodiesel plant in Toronto this spring says it will produce clean fuel, animal feed and human food all from the modest ...

This spring, Erica Runkles spread a new seed in her kitchen garden and lined the crop with a border of shells collected by her late mother. The seeds sprouted, growing tall with light blue flowers, ...