Elderflower season is upon us - how to make the most of it!

Elderflower season is upon us - how to make the most of it!

Elderflower season is upon us and what better way to make use of natures bounty than to make deliciously refreshing elderflower cordial.

How to make a Dandelion infused honey

How to make a Dandelion infused honey

One of the easiest, and loveliest, ways to preserve the bounty of a floral season is to make an infused honey. So many of our wild native flowers and also our non native garden varieties are edible. Some even have benefits to our health too.

How to create a simple, delicious Dandelion Syrup

How to create a simple, delicious Dandelion Syrup

The sight of my first dandelion (taraxacum officinale) is always a special moment. They start to slowly appear in fields, hedgerows and in our gardens at this time of the year and they are like little bursts of sunshine on these changeable March days.

How to make a herbal shrub and the benefits to your health

How to make a herbal shrub and the benefits to your health

This week I made a lemon verbena & rose geranium shrub and it received so much attention on my social media pages that I thought I would tell you a bit more about it and give you a simple recipe to try yourself.

How to make a Natural Hand Sanitiser

How to make a Natural Hand Sanitiser

Hand washing is the first and best line of defense against viruses but if you have to go out of the house this is not always possible. We made a big batch of natural hand sanitiser yesterday and have little bottles of it all over the place - in the house, the car, the workshop - and I thought I would share the recipe with you as it seems it cannot be bought anywhere at this stage!

How to have a Greener, more Eco Friendly Christmas

How to have a Greener, more Eco Friendly Christmas

How to have a greener, more eco friendly Christmas. Practical tips to help you navigate this Christmas with less plastic waste than previous years!

Why the Natural Deodorant Option is the best for You

Why the Natural Deodorant Option is the best for You

There is so much talk in recent years about natural deodorant and how we should all be using them and binning our anti-perspirants. Do you find yourself wondering what the fuss is all about and if it really matters to you? Well Iā€™m here to try and explain it to you in simple terms.

From Seed to Soap....Connecting you to the Natural World

From Seed to Soap....Connecting you to the Natural World

When I first decided I was going to make natural skincare products and all natural soap I knew I wanted to make products that were as absolutely natural as possible - no chemicals, no artificial colours and fragrances, no hardeners or emulsifiers - just natural products. . I also wanted to use the healing flowers that were growing in my own garden at my house, The Wrens Nest.