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5 to forage in July

Summer is at its fragrant height. Many plants contain essential oils, these are comprised of the volatile scent compounds important not just for attracting pollinators (and us) but also their means of communicating and healing.

Some of our five herbs to look out for this month have ‘officinalis’ in their latin name (and one was historically an officinalis, though now reclassified). When you see this in a name it’s an indicator that they are historically part of the official Materia Medica – that’s the apothecary’s list of plants with medicinal uses. So they don’t just look good and smell good, they also do you good.

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5 to forage in June

Natural Skincare ingredients to forage in June

5 TO FORAGE IN JUNE June is a fantastic month to forage for natural skincare ingredients. There are many flowers and leaves in both hedgerows and gardens. If you can, pick in full sun and then use fresh right away, or alternatively dry for later use. To dry your plant material, either hang in bunches…

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Blackberry and Honeysuckle Lotion

Blackberry and honeysuckle lotion

Blackberry and Honeysuckle Lotion for oily skin When your skin is oily it needs bringing back into balance. This blackberry and honeysuckle lotion makes use of dry oils and a range of emollient and humectant ingredients to bring your skin into balance. You are producing oils to lubricate your skin, but if it seems over-oily,…

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