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Deodorock, the simple natural deodorant solution
Deodorock, the simple natural deodorant solution
October 15, 2017

Deodorock, the simple natural deodorant solution

The rock (also known as kaolinite) is a naturally occurring mineral, which has been used...
Lavender Oil Uses, the Grandmother of all Herbs and Essential Oils
Lavender Oil Uses, the Grandmother of all Herbs and Essential Oils
  • lavender essential oil
October 8, 2017

Lavender Oil Uses, the Grandmother of all Herbs and Essential Oils

 Grandmother Lavender, arguable the most well known little lady in the Western world.  She's so elegant,...
Caring For Your Crystals
Caring For Your Crystals
September 6, 2017

Caring For Your Crystals

So you’ve had a hard day, you come home to hug your favourite crystal and...
Aromatherapy for Beginners Workshop
Aromatherapy for Beginners Workshop
  • aromatherapy
August 16, 2017

Aromatherapy for Beginners Workshop

As you walk into this workshop, you will smell the uplifting aromas that will take you...
How Can Volatile Oils be Extracted for Use in Aromatherapy
How Can Volatile Oils be Extracted for Use in Aromatherapy
  • absolutes
August 16, 2017

How Can Volatile Oils be Extracted for Use in Aromatherapy

There are many methods of extracting the precious life force of the bark, root, flower,...
Jasmine, Flower of Optimism
Jasmine, Flower of Optimism
  • anti-depressant
July 18, 2017

Jasmine, Flower of Optimism

Also known as the "King of Flowers", Jasmine (of the Oleaceae family of plants) is...
Where to Start with Essential Oils eBook
where to start with essential oil free ebook
  • aromatherapy
June 24, 2017

Where to Start with Essential Oils eBook

Download your FREE eBook <- Click here New to essential oils? Here is a simple guide...
Sweet Fennel, "Dispelleth Wind, Maketh Unfat"
Sweet Fennel, "Dispelleth Wind, Maketh Unfat"
  • cellulite
June 3, 2017

Sweet Fennel, "Dispelleth Wind, Maketh Unfat"

Sweet Fennel ( aka Foeniculum vulgare) was the first essential oil I ever purchased. Distilled...
9 Ways to Use Castile Soap
9 Ways to Use Castile Soap
  • castile
April 28, 2017

9 Ways to Use Castile Soap

Environmentally-friendly, affordable and versatile, castile soap is a staple in many green households.  Made from...
Rosemary, the memory herb & more
Rosemary, the memory herb & more
April 24, 2017

Rosemary, the memory herb & more

Since ancient times this aromatic herb has been believed to have properties to improve the...
Natural Remedies to get rid of warts?
Natural Remedies to get rid of warts?
  • garlic
April 19, 2017

Natural Remedies to get rid of warts?

This fortnight I've noticed we've had an influx of customers looking for wart remedies.  Easy...
It's Our Birthday at Plant Essentials!
It's Our Birthday at Plant Essentials!
April 18, 2017

It's Our Birthday at Plant Essentials!

Today Plant Essentials turned 14... wow how time has flown by.  Originally opened in 1991...