Spring is the best time to prune and harvest your lavender shrubs. You want to give them a good prune to encourage fresh new growth and lots of flowers. It also keeps them under control, I’ve made the mistake of letting them get too big and woody in the past. They’re a beautiful addition to any cottage, medicinal or aromatherapy…
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How to make your own Lavender Smudge Stick
How to make my Easy Salad Pickles
I’ve long been a fan of the old pickle, you know the dill pickle or gherkin, the bread and butter cucumber pickles and the mustard pickle all conjure up wonderful childhood memories hanging out at Nana’s place. She used to make me cheese and gherkin sandwiches and they tasted so darn good! As I write this I’m snacking on my…
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5 Reasons to Grow Edible Flowers in your Garden
Edible flowers are my favourite and are so fun to introduce to your kitchen. There are probably so many more flowers than you realise that you could be growing and getting enjoyment from whether it’s in your favourite dishes, DIY’s or herbal medicines. So here’s my top 5 reasons to grow edible flowers in your garden… I’ve been busy creating…
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Clean Skincare DIYs with Essential Oils
So why do I love skincare DIYs with Essential Oils? Read on… Did you know? The average women puts hundreds of different chemicals on her body everyday. What’s your beauty routine really costing you? These chemicals can cause anything & everything from allergies and respiratory concerns to neurotoxicity and cancer. Just a few good reasons to switch. I suffered terrible…
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Ayurvedic Facial Steaming with Essential Oils & Herbs
Ayurvedic facial steaming with essential oils and herbs is a beautiful way to take a moment to pause, be mindful and nourish your skin. I love to do this in the evening before I take my shower as it opens the pores an allows the goodness of my serums and moisturisers to be absorbed into the deep layers of the…
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