What to do in May
We've had some gloriously sunny weather throughout April and that's really warmed up the soil. It's a great time to get sowing direct into the garden, or pots. Hardy annuals – like dill, calendula and borage - can be sow direct. Prep the soil beforehand by raking it...
Top tips to make your handmade soap last
Just like you, handmade soap bars need a little bit of TLC to keep at their lustrous best and ensure that they stay in tip top shape. If you're thinking 'surely, you just stick your soap bar near the tap and have done' I've got bad news – that, my friend, is the...
Five herbs to sow now
Sow these herbs this weekend, and you’ll be harvesting in just a few short weeks! Each of these herbs below will also attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies to your garden or your patio pots. In this blog post you’ll find how to sow, the kind of soil...
10 things you didn’t know about daffodils
Here are 10 things you might not know about this cheery flower, known as the Herald of Spring
Handmade soap: why should I make the switch?
You might have seen handmade soap for sale and wondered what the difference is between them and liquid soaps and bar soaps made by big multi-national companies. Surely they must be pretty much the same thing? You might be surprised to find out just how different they...
Can I grow herbs in September or have I left it too late?
You might not be able to grow the more tender herbs to grow in September or October, but there’s still some hardier varieties that’ll get going now and keep you supplied all winter. The trick is to start them off inside, with a bit of heat (it need not cost a fortune,...
How to grow and use lemon verbena
If blog posts were scratch n sniff, this would be amazing – the scent of lemon verbena is a citrus-packed heady oomph of sherbet lemons and something much more sophisticated and almost floral. It makes you feel better just by smelling it, which is why lemon verbena is...
How to make your own facial spritz
Facial spritzes or sprays are a great way to cool down – and you can make your own in less than five minutes. Add some herbs and you can ensure that your face doesn’t get dehydrated. We have chosen our three favourite recipes which work brilliantly. Top tip: as...
Don’t go on holiday without these herbal heroes!
Passport? Check. Sunglasses? Check. About three pairs of shoes stuffed into the suitcase because you can’t decide which ones to take? Er, check. If you’re heading off abroad on your summer holidays soon, or even just planning a few days away, then don’t forget to add...
Why you need more Vitamin Sea!
There’s something magical about listening to the rhythm of waves as they break on the shore, isn’t there? Sitting on a beach watching the waves and breathing in fresh sea air is top of most people’s holiday wish list - and with good reason. If you are lucky enough to...
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