Forest Garden Soaps

05/09/2026

1 Week until the Montville Markets!

Not long until our first Spring market. Excited to have three new stallholders joining us at our makers and growers market.

04/09/2026

These guys might be common at a lot of beaches, but it's not something you usually see here on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia!

I've been here my whole life and have never seen a Seal swimming on the waves.... until today. He/she was really enjoying the weather, swimming happily along the shore line and surfing the waves. It was a magical experience ✨️

03/09/2026

Sambung Nyawa or Longevity Spinach has so many benefits is hard to list them all.

It's safe to say with a name that also means 'extending life' or 'life extender' this plant is something everyone should be growing and eating.

Another low maintenance plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings.

We also use it as a ground cover to rest some of the garden beds at the moment and will turn some of it into the soil, like you would a cover crop when we are ready to start planting again.

Medicinal, culinary and useful... so many advantages!

02/09/2026

Why make things complicated and add unnecessary additives to any body product. Our Calendula Lipbalms have only 4 ingredients and each one is beneficial.

Calendula with its rich carotenoid content has a history of healing damaged tissue. A safe & gentle herb to treat rough, chapped or sunburnt lips.

We prepare our lip balms using Organic Calendula flowers infused in Olive Oil for at least 3 months to extract the active compounds. The cardboard tube is free from plastic and can be composted at home.

Order online and have it sent to your door (in Australia)

Ingredients: Calendula Infused Olive Oil (Organic Calendula Flowers, Olive Oil), Organic Coconut Oil, Beeswax

31/08/2026

When I was planning my Strawbale build, I had been watching an American television program for years called 'Building off the grid'.

I saw many examples of Groundscrews being used for piers on different builds, but in Australia it seemed like a different story and even though I was sure it must be used here, I personally hadn't heard of anyone using this construction technique.

I was certain this was how I wanted to construct my piers and it also provided a great termite management system which is required here in Australia. A minimum of 400mm clearance from the highest point of the ground to the Bearers.

This solution did it all.

Easy access and install onsite, longevity, no concrete, very little ground disruption which was also important as I had a large tree nearby, worked with one of the most challenging soil types, and aligned with my 'Work smarter not harder' thinking.

I found a company called Groundscrews Australia and was amazed to find they were only 20km from my build site.

The wonderful people there were amazing to work with. Nothing was too difficult, they were so efficient and helpful. When the day came to install the Groundscrews, it was done in less than a day with really precise levels!

3 years later and I'm so happy with my decision and know I will be saying the same thing in many years to come. Thanks Fred and Franqui!

29/08/2026

Mother of Herbs has so many uses and is one of the easiest plants to propagate and grow. We have it throughout our Forest Garden. Just break off a stalk, find a new spot and push it into the ground. Low effort, low maintenance gardening.

We use it medicinally for so many ailments. Prepared as a tea it is helpful for bronchitis, asthma and viral infections.

Having trouble sleeping? Use it the same way before bed.

Rub the leaves on your temples and forehead for headaches and migraines.

By crushing the leaves and rubbing them on your skin, they deter biting insects.

Or maybe you just want to add flavour to your recipes. This plant does it all!

28/08/2026

The Organic Coconut Cream in this soap provides extra moisturising properties and a silky feel on your skin, perfect for cleaning or shaving.

Add this to our 3 or 5 pack Soap Specials for a discounted price. Available on our website now!

24/08/2026

Our Dish Soap is made from Organic Coconut Oil and Citric Acid that prevents soap scum and acts as a natural degreaser.

Eco friendly, Zero waste - Our Dish Soap pack also include a Bamboo Brush and Ceramic Bowl. Simply order more refills online when you run low.

A selection of brushes are currently available, some stock is limited so order online now.

21/08/2026

Thank you Renew and Sustainable House Day 2026 for the hard copy of the article about my Strawbale Build. Much appreciated!

On the home stretch now, I've been working on the posts and timber handrails, made from Camphor Laurel branches that I had pruned from the tree behind The Shed a few years ago.

I'm thankful for some sunny winter days to get the stain on the timber!

16/08/2026

Our Calendula products are wonderfully gentle. Calendula is a plant that can be used to treat skin conditions as well as having many other uses.
I use it as my first option in many situations but if I need something more powerful, Radium W**d - also known as Petty Spurge or Milkweed, has an amazing effect on Sun Spots and Skin Cancers.

I have personally used it many times and been thrilled with the results. I've included a news segment about Radium W**d below.

As always, do your own research before deciding if this is for you or not. I love how so many ailments can be treated with plant medicine growing in your own garden!

https://youtu.be/aFhmyqGRPEE?si=goV_wtXpsrZ71l9Z