by cookslaneherbs@gmail.com | Apr 28, 2020 | Gardening, Uncategorized
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...
by cookslaneherbs@gmail.com | Sep 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
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,...
by cookslaneherbs@gmail.com | Mar 2, 2019 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus! March 1 is St David’s Day named after the patron saint of Wales, whose national flower is the daffodil. Here’s 10 things you might not know about this cheery flower, which is known as the Herald of Spring, taken from daffodil herb lore and the...
by cookslaneherbs@gmail.com | Feb 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by cookslaneherbs@gmail.com | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by cookslaneherbs@gmail.com | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
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