Earth Botanicals

I've been looking after the young plum trees planted by Brighton Permaculture Trust in our local park, and learning the ropes of caring for the established apple and pear trees alongside them.

If you fancy getting your hands dirty too, community orchards like this are always looking for more helping hands, no experience needed, just a willingness to learn as you go.

There's an Orchard Day in the works - there'll be an apple pressing machine in action, plus loads to learn about tree care and what it takes to keep a community orchard thriving. Watch this space for dates

Let Brighton Permaculture know if you'd like to get involved with watering, pruning, or just want to know more 🌳 [email protected]

Join us on the 19th September 2026 at the Brighton Unitarian Church for a day filled with magic, community, inspiration, and creativity.

The Seaside Siblinghood Holistic Craft Fair – Autumn Equinox Celebration.

Step into a cozy and enchanting atmosphere brought to life by talented artists, holistic practitioners, and therapists, all united to offer you an unforgettable experience as we honor this special time of year.

What you can expect:
🌿 Handmade crafts and unique goods focused on wellbeing, nature, witchcraft, healing, and spirituality
🔮 Tarot and astrology readings
💆‍♀️ Holistic therapies, including massages, Reiki, and more
🛍️ A chance to shop from inspiring creators and connect with a like-minded community

The famous raffle will be returning, featuring incredible prizes donated by the amazing stallholders!

Much love! X
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Normally I would stamp my soap bars landscape but as the latest batch of Hinterland soap bars look like one, I might have to do it portrait 🙃

Superfatted with hydrating organic tomato seed oil from food industry waste, combined with the earthy scents of cedarwood, patchouli and resinous frankincense, Hinterland gives you a deeply nourishing and soothing wash with a long lasting aroma. For hands, face and body.

With French rose Clay, French green clay, Kaolin clay and Activated charcoal.

Soap shavings
I keep them in a box whilst I decide what to do with them. It smells divine!

July's gentle almanac | a little late, as has become tradition.
The Buck Moon rises on the 29th. St Swithin's Day is the 15th. Lavender is at its peak right now and worth picking before it goes over. The recipe this month is a lavender and honey panna cotta that tastes exactly like the month should.
The formula is a lavender and calendula facial oil - both plants at their fullest in July, both good for summer skin that needs a quiet end to the day.
And Lammas Eve on the 31st - the old harvest threshold. The year turning before we're ready for it.
Swipe through for the full almanac.

You can now find the Portland Stone soap dish with a handy drip tray Castello de Haye which pairs beautifully with their soap!

The Cliffs
A vase that's made using chalk and sand from the cliffs at Cuckmere Haven, East Sussex 🌊