In this blog we will be focusing on nature, wildlife and being outdoors. It’s important to make the most , where we can, of our gardens and the plants and wildlife they have to offer. Nature is so important for our health and happiness…where we can so safely, let’s enjoy it!

March has arrived with the days now really drawing out and spring is in the air. Our thoughts move to sowing the seed that will produce the crops we use over the next 2 years.

New Year’s resolutions can often be stressful with the pressure to ‘become a better you’; many of us break their resolution before the end of January!  

We have come up with a list of Herbfarmacy gifts that are perfect for Christmas and will make shopping a breeze! Some collections are as little as £7!

There is definitely a chill in the air! We love this time of year, with beautiful Autumnal walks, frosty morning, sitting by the fire with a warming cup of tea, bonfires and firework displays, toffee apples, blackberry crumble and yummy pumpkin soup.

With Psoriasis Month this August, we are looking at what this skin diseases is and how natural herb remedy can be used to help relief some discomfort to this misunderstood skin condition.

Exfoliating is the process of removing dead skin cells to reveal the newly generated cells underneath. The older cells on the surface of the skin that are often dry and damaged result in a rough and dry appearance to the skin. Exfoliating also breaks down excess impurities and oils that build up in the Summer months.

It’s Plastic Free July and here at Herbfarmacy we wanted to let you know what we’re doing to help reduce the use of plastic and to help you make environmentally-friendly choices. 

Welcome back to this occasional update on our activities, here at the Herb Farm!

We’ve been busy over the last eighteen months working on our new packaging and designs.  You can read more about the design changes here but stay with us now as we explore what Plastic-Free means to us.

We’ve been busy over the last eighteen months working on our new designs and our drive to be plastic-free.  You can read more about the plastic-free changes here but stay with us now as we explore the new designs.

Some people are born with beautiful skin, it’s one of those cruel facts of life. However, for the majority of us, it’s good habits that create great skin. Today we’re sharing our top five beauty resolutions that you can easily incorporate in to your daily life that will not only help your skin, but your health and wellbeing too.

Spring has started and it’s time to catch up with Dr Paul Richards, founder of Herbfarmacy, to explore what’s going on at the farm.

April is Stress Awareness Month and we wanted to talk about the impact undue stress and anxiety can have on the condition and appearance of our skin, as well as what can be done to lessen the effects.

Eczema is the name for a group of conditions that cause the skin to become red, itchy and inflamed. There are several types of eczema, atopic eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) being the most common.

Our hands work hard, day in, day out, and over time cracks can quite literally begin to show. Dry skin, sun spots and wrinkles are among the many forms of damage that can befall our hands over time - be it through harsh winter conditions, overexposure to UV rays or simply the process of ageing - but the good news is there are defences galore available to help you keep your hands young, your skin soft and your nails strong in the years to come.

When it comes to taking care of your skin, many of us think trialling product after product is the way to find the perfect solution. However, with chemical-rich products littering high street shelves, this can soon leave you more confused than when you started - meanwhile, your skin continues to suffer.

With so much targeted advertisement for the extensive variety of products within the health and beauty industry, it can often be hard to decide which skin care products will work best for you and why.

For this year’s OBWW, we’re taking a look at what organic beauty means at its very core - and what the various certifications we’re proud to hold mean for you. So, stick with us as we take you through organic beauty 101 so that you can be properly informed about what you’re putting on your skin.

Although your nails aren’t actually living skin, taking good care of them should be a regular part of your skincare regime, especially if you suffer from weak and brittle nails. In today’s post, we’re sharing some of our top tips on nail and cuticle care to give you strong, healthy nails in no time.