Bo-tanics Aroma Herbary

11/06/2026

The Environmental Working Group’s 2026 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists are out, and this year there’s a new twist: PFAS “forever chemicals” have been detected in pesticide residues on produce for the first time.

It’s not about fear, it’s about knowing where to spend your organic budget wisely. I’ve broken it all down in my latest post on bo-tanics.com.

https://bo-tanics.com/do-you-really-need-to-buy-everything-organic

The EWG's 2026 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists are out. Here's what they mean for European shoppers and how to prioritise organic on a real budget.

11/06/2026

Check out this informative video about how to grow agapanthus 🌸

A short video at The Germination Station about agapanthus, and how ...

02/06/2026

Comfrey. The original first-aid kit. Allantoin-rich leaves that reduce inflammation and support tissue repair. Use as a fresh poultice for a few hours. It works. External use only. Growing yours yet?

15/05/2026

It’s a fruit day today, biodynamically speaking! The perfect day to pick this beauty!

22/04/2026

I've been building something I'm genuinely proud of, and it's finally ready.

The Bo-tanics Biodynamic Moon Planting Calendar covers every day of 2026 and 2027, showing you the optimal time to sow, harvest and prepare your medicinal herbs, all based on the moon's phase and zodiac position.

Each day is colour-coded by its biodynamic type: root days, flower days, leaf days and fruit and seed days. There's a Today's Tasks panel, a full herb guide covering 25 plants, a seasonal growing timeline, and a printable PDF for the garden.

It installs to your phone like an app and works fully offline. And you don't need any knowledge of astrology or biodynamics to use it. If you can read a date, you're already there.

Two full growing seasons for €9. I've kept the price low while it launches because I want it in as many herb growers' hands as possible.

You'll find it at
https://bo-tanics.com/bo-tanics-biodynamic-moon-calendar
I'd love to know what you think.

20/04/2026

Dandelion has been in my apothecary long before scientists started paying attention. Now they are.

Researchers at the University of Windsor have found that aqueous dandelion root extract triggers apoptosis in over 95% of colon cancer cells in lab settings, while leaving healthy cells unharmed. That selectivity is what makes it worth watching.
This is early-stage research. Lab findings don’t automatically translate to human treatment, and dandelion root is not a cancer cure. But it’s a reminder of something herbalists have always known: plants carry intelligence worth studying.

Dandelion as a daily tonic for liver support, digestion, and gentle detoxification remains one of the most accessible and underrated tools in the home apothecary.

🔬 Read the research: https://www.oncotarget.com/article/11485/text/
🌿 Want to explore what plants can do for your health? Book a herbal consultation with Bo: https://bo-tanics.com/herbal-consultations

12/04/2026

My new website is live and I am so excited to finally share it with you. Everything is in one place now - herbal consultations, Reiki healing, Soul Aura Mists, flower essences, digital guides and my new Healing Paths packages for deeper, longer-term support.
Whether you’ve been here a while or you’re finding me for the first time, welcome. Have a look around and see what calls to you.

🌿 www.bo-tanics.com