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1. Violet, Viola odorata Violet leaves with all their mucilage make a great moisturiser. This spring I’ve gathered them from […]

In October we really start to notice the nip in the air. Our skin notices it too. Dryness, flaky skin

MILK SPONGE BATH 1 cup (237ml) milk 1 tbsp (15ml) honey Juice of one orange MAKE  Warm the milk and

Gather year round There is always something available to gather that you can put to good use in skincare –

1. Hawthorn, Crataegus laveigata Hawthorn is a member of the vast Roseaceae family, many of which make wonderful skincare herbs,

compounds important not just for attracting pollinators (and us) but also their means of communicating and healing. Some of our

August is our bridge between summer and autumn.  A chance to celebrate the fruits of summer, while still basking in

Last night’s weather forecaster referred to it not just being ‘meterological summer’ in the sense of where we are in

September has brought a sudden change in the weather. Wet and stormy times bring a hazard to foraging. Pick a

This month I’ve chosen to celebrate Pine. There are many trees within the genus pine, all evergreen and wonderfully aromatic.