Countryman Magazine November 2021

One of the best: Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair: We’ll be there 23rd - 26th November.

We’ll be at East Oxford Farmers Market on Saturday 23rd & Summertown Market on Sunday 24th Sept. Come and taste some pure Exmoor birch sap , unpasteurised, without preservatives or additives. #oxford #oxfordfarmersmarket #food #oxfordsummertown #summertown #birch #birchsap #exmoor #unique #unpasteurised #additivefree #electrolytes #traceelements #handmade #soap #facecream #lipbalm #petroleumfree #birchoil #beeswax #dawinianbeekeeping #birchleaves #handpicked #castoroil #almondoil #carnuba #lime #lips #healing #soothing

Pure Birch Sap, tea, skin creams, balms and soaps at East Oxford Farmers Market: Saturday 10 - 1pm.

The Beauty of Birch. #healing #soothing #eczema #skin #eyes #birch #birchsap #birchoil #benefits #natural #handmade #sustainable #symbiotic #exmoor #rural #agriculture #trees #leaves #catkins #silver #birch #betula #venus #culpepper #herbalists #steroidfree #syntheticchemicalfree #sore #soreeyes #smooth

Wiveliscombe in Somerset celebrated another 10 Parishes Street Festival & Carnival which celebrates local artists in the week following. Many studios & venues open over the 10 Parishes area for visitors to enjoy & buy local art. #10parishesfestival #wiveliscombe #art #local #birch #tradition #creatives #traders #lyndasloaf #events #countryside #pagan #village #xylem #sap #unpasteurised #additivefree #energyboost #mentalclarity #health

Hello from the Oak Fair! This oak is over 1000 years old on the Stock Gaylard Estate in Dorset this weekend. A fabulous country fair that’s all about British Trees. #birchtrees #betula #oakfair #health #skin #rehydration #woodlands #cleanair #ruledbyvenus #Venus #love

Out on the moor with the birch trees found this beauty hiding on the underside of a birch leaf. I think 🤔💭 A Small Wave (Cabera pusaria) which is common - Such a beautiful satin cloak. #satin #moth #silken #beauty #rare #common #exmoor #chalkcarpetmoth #birch #leaves #identify #que #shimmer #smallwaves #caberapusaria #white #silvery #smallwave

A tiny stick on a birch leaf….. Ooo it’s a LIVE tiny “unarmed” stick insect! Acanthoxyla inermis. They have been in the South West of England for nearly 100 years. They first arrived here on imported plants from New Zealand destined for Truro in the 1920’s #exmoor #birchleaves #stickinsect #acanthoxylainermis #leaf #chomp #munchies #sharing #camoflauge #brown #green #chameleon #mastersofdisguise #look #looknohands #wildlifephotography #nature #wonderful #foreigncreature #survivor #parthenogenic #female #unarmed #stmawes #slow #slowmoving

We’re all about sharing the bounties & beauties of wild land & clean air on Exmoor. Birch, Bugs, beetles, moths & caterpillars #yellowhornedmoth #shieldbugs #caterpillars #moths #birchleaves #atlantic #oak #moorland #birch #trees #creepy #crawlies #creepycrawlies #wild #blueberries #bilberries #symbiotic #insectsofinstagram #whortleberries #leaftea #moorland #darkskies #beetles #grubs #spiders

Our products can’t get closer to source than this: Fresh new birch leaves for infusions and hydrosol ingredients in our Dry Skin Rescue and Face Moisturiser creams. Hand picked on Exmoor, resting in a Ukrainian river rush basket. #birch #betula #moisturiser #facecream #handcream #hydrosol #infusion #handmade #organic #exmoornationalpark #exmoorpony #eczema #psoriasis #dryskin #soothe #moisturise #chapped #smallbatch #sustainable #wildland #symbiotic #oak #leaves #easilyabsorbed #nongreasy #Ukrainianrushbasket #poltava

Marylebone London Farmers Market: TOMORROW. SUNDAY. Notting Hill today. #birch #vermouth #exmoor #sloe #betula #nottinghill #marylebone #birchsap #soap #lipbalm #handmade #organic #plantbased #darwin #darwinianbeekeeping #chocolatetruffles #birchspirit #betulawych

Betula Broomstick flights are suspended whilst a Song Thrush raises her brood. She has woven the broom twigs into the nest. (Difficult to get close-up photos without disturbing her ) structure #songthrush #woven #birds #birdnest #broomstick #birchbesom #grounded #suspended #besom #birch #betula #fledgling #hungry #beaks #cheapcheap #housing #house #nest #hatched #concealed #shy #chicks #spring #nesting #nature #feather #birds #exmoornationalpark #clever #flight #brood

Tree talk #birch #birke #briza #boleau #arboretum #trees #yellowhornedmoth #treetalk #tree_magic #rootconnection #bark #barkingmad #xylem #tap #birchsap #bedwyn #canopy #leafcanopy #ladyofthewoods

Triple “B” power. Bicycle & Birch Bubbly. #birchsparklingwine #birch #betula #birchsap #brewed #sloes #sulphitefree #exmoor #bicycle #pedalpower #fizz #pink #refreshing #light #bubbly #smallbatch #methodechampenoise #sloes #lemons

Spot the Moth! Achlya flavicornis or simply Yellow Horned Moth It is an early species flying in March & April and inhabits woodlands and heaths where birch (Betula), the larval foodplant occurs. It is generally distributed and fairly common in Britain. #moths #symbiotic #caterpiller #betula #birch #exmoor #exmoornationalpark #flora&fauna #nature #wild #wildland #moorland #spring #camouflage #fluffy #horned #grey #woodland #lepidoptera #arboretum #birchsap #vermouth #viral #trending

Stirring the brew!

We’ve been brewing a little Equinox Alchemy: 🪄🧚‍♀️1400L of Sloe Birch Bubbly and Birch, Gooseberry and Elderflower wine for our Betula Wych Dry Vermouth. #betulawych #birch #dryvermouth #birchchampagne #exmoor #sulphitefree #brewing #alchemy #sme #original #unique #handcrafted #genuine #whenlifegivesyoulemons #equinox #spring #fermented #patience #worthit #drinks #alcohol #cocktails #hubblebubble #trending #viral #viralposts

Wild Exmoor Stallion. #viral #trending #exmoornationalpark

First Birch Sap With @phil.cannaveda Creating magical potions passing over ancient technologies to future generations…. #birchsap #springtonic #cannaveda #antiinflammatory #detox #cleanse #refreshing #wellbeing #wellness #heakthcare #ecology #forest #exmoor #londonfarmersmarket #lfm

We’ll be tap tap tapping birch trees for pure unadulterated sap in our oak and birch woods on Exmoor. Available to buy and collect from farmers markets we’ll be attending throughout March and into April. We also brew and distil to produce our wonderful birch vermouth, sparkling wine and smooth birch spirit. Please see website for details. #exmoor #birchsap #unadulterated #cleansing #ukrainianinspiration🇺🇦 #english #kidneystones #diuretic #salicylates #farmersmarkets #electrolytes #killshangovers #wakeup #delicatetaste #xylem #tapping #spring #marchequinox #birchwoodland #betula #silverbirch #betulapubescens #refreshing #detox #sustainableagriculture #nonalcoholicdrink #vitamins #minerals #traceelements #ancientwisdom

Holy days and honey days; precious golden nectar 🍯. Take some for us, leave most for the winter bees. We make beeswax from the wax cappings. And a little goes into our birch oil lip balm and dry skin rescue remedies. #dryskin #waterproof #aromatic #Betula #birch #beeswax #bees #nosynthetics #exmoor #westsomerset #endofsummer #natural #naturalproducts #handmade #skincare #lipcare #healing #beard #beardoil #womeninbusiness #quality #birchoil #barriercream

We won a traders stand award at Chagford Show in Devon today! Woo Hoo Birch! #birchtrees #birchbenefits #birchhealing #smallbusiness #ruralbusiness #wildland #SouthWest #countryside #sustainableforestry #ruralemployment #skin #womeninbusiness #soothing #plantbased #nosynthetics #uplifting #exmoor #unique #ukrainianstories #trees #delicious #handmadeuk #winner #award #birch #birchvermouth #birchspirit #birchcosmetics #birchbenefits

Stroud market setting up early this morning. #fivevalleys #stroud #birch #birchhealing #ruralenterprise #exmoor #smallbusiness #handmade #plantbased #nosyntheticchemicals #sustainablewoodland

Smokey aroma Birch tar soap-on-a-rope; because we all know and love a Smelly Boy or two! #smelly #smellysocks #handmadeuk #birch #naturelovers #smokey #smellypits #men #boys #acne #psoriasis #eczema #skincare #soothing #moisturisingsoap #dryscalp #trees #soap #sustainable #dripdry #antifungal #antiseptic #exmoor #healing #masculine #feminine #other #ecofriendly #smallbusinessuk #rural

Time for Tea! The birch leaves are out at last and Spring is sprung! 🍃🍃 Refresh and cleanse with a delicious cup made with new birch leaves from Exmoor.🍃🍃🍵🍃Available to order online now #birchleaf #birchtea #exmoorbirch #birch #birchtree #detox #kidney #cleanse #smallbusinessuk #spring #salicylates #antiinflammatory #painrelief #betula #localbusiness #xylem #exmoorbusiness #sustainablebusiness #sustainableharvest #diuretic #organic #handpicked #herbaltea #herbalteablend #uricacid #soletrader #womansbusiness #leaftea #silverbirch

Waste not Want not. Soap that stays on the rope until the last smidgen! Dripped dry goodbye soggy! #soap #birchtar #exmoornationalpark #smoky #dripdry #wastefree #handmadeuk #smallbusinessuk #britishcrafters #growsontrees #birch #tar #itchy #soothing #dryscalp #antifungal #antiseptic #relief #healing #moisturising

🎺Ladies & Gentlemen: For your delectation, behind the scenes we’ve been developing the next Sloe Birch Bubbly vintage. In brewing terms, this means choosing the correct dosage for the second fermentation. These five glasses denote different dosage quantities for the best ratio of taste, fizz and colour. The last step is the second fermentation and six months patience before we can pop the cork and celebrate the new vintage. . Watch this space 🔲 in September 2022 . . . . #priestlandsbirch #drinks #tastings #sparklingwine #sloe #dosage #birchwine #natural #nature #vintage #organic #organicwine #veganwine #supportsmallbusiness #exmoor #compare #smallbusinessuk #independentbusiness #trees #drinks #fresh #sap #englishcraft #brewing #fermenting #somerset #ruralbusiness #exmoorsparklingwine #exmoorwine #wine #champange

Any one for tennis? #🎾 . Refresh your serving hand and quench your thirst. . Super Spring Tonic . Pure fresh birch sap, tapped on Exmoor, full of vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. . Order online for collection, or come along to two @londonfarmers markets, this weekend. See website for details . . . #priestlandsbirch #birch #sap #spring #tennis #vitamins #minerals #hydration #electrolytes #sport #hydrate #nature #nonalcoholic #fresh #organic #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #independentbusiness #farmersmarket #exmoor #trees #forest #somerset #exmoorbuisness #shoplocal #shopexmoor #naturescocktail #foraging #iceandaslice🍋

Surprisingly this close-up is of a birch tree trunk: Betula Pubescens. Supporting many plants, creatures, funghi & lichens. #smallbusiness #betulapubescens #SpringonExmoor #englishcraft #sustainablebusiness #moss #funghi #lichens #silverbirch #birchsap #exmoor #ukrainianinspiration #bjork #birke #bouleau #springtonic #birchcosmetics #skincare #kidneydetox #westsomerset

Talk about uplifting! Fresh birch juice 💦💦. Spring Renewal. 🍃🍃. #cantmakeNaturewait #englishcraft #ancientpractices #organic #cleansing #springdetox #kidneycleanse #englishbirchsap #exmoor #sustainable #ukraineinspiration #supportukraine #rehydration #vitamins #minerals #sport

Now that birch tapping is well and truly underway, it is possible to pre order your birch sap through our shop website. . Please note this is for COLLECTION ONLY - all details are available on our website - link in bio . Upcoming markets include Twickenham LMF on Saturday 12th March & Marylebone LMF on Sunday 13th March . . #priestlandsbirch #sap #nature #natural #englishcraft #sap #local #exmoor #supportlocal #madeonexmoor #foraging #supportsmallbusiness #buylocal #independentbusiness #healingnature #detox #spring #birchtrees #forest #woodland #exmoorbusiness #somersetbusinesses #unpasteurized #trees #sustainability #workingwithnature

This season’s new birch sap is flowing beautifully. We’ll be at two London Farmers Markets (LFM) this weekend 12th/13th March. Venues will be posted on our website. Please message here or through our website to place orders.💦🍃 . . #priestlandsbirch #sap #nature #natural #englishcraft #sap #local #exmoor #supportlocal #madeonexmoor #foraging #supportsmallbusiness #buylocal #independentbusiness #healingnature #detox #spring #birchtrees #forest #woodland #exmoorbusiness #somersetbusinesses #unpasteurized #trees #sustainability #workingwithnature

Today we are at Stroud Market. Our birch inspiration and journey began in 2012 in a pretty Ukrainian village near Lubny in Poltava whilst I was gardening and picnicking with my Ukranian ‘family’when I tasted my first draught of pure silver birch sap. 🍃💦 This family are now split : half are hunkered down in Kyiv and half are trying to get their children to safety over the border to Poland. Please help support these brave, kind and compassionate people. They are trying to win a war with Peace 🕊Thank you. 🙏🍃💙💛. #ukraine #ukrainewar #peace #brave #loveyou #hope #giantbeehiveproducinghopetobringvictory #winawarwithpeace

A thumbs up from damaged hands #👍🏼 “I have just received my Dry Skin Rescue, this product has helped me so much. I have bad dermatitis on my hands and it’s been like a miracle cure for me, it truly has! No more buying over the counter products for me!” ~ Tracy C . Who else agrees..? . Head to our website (link in bio) to order yours 💚🍃🌿 . . . #priestlandsbirch #dryskinrescue #handcream #repair #protect #handcare #skincare #beauty #dermatitis #miraculous #birch #nature #naturalproducts #healing #healingnature #somerset #localbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #independentbusiness #exmoor #exmoorbusiness #skinproblems #skinproducts #supportlocal #handmade #buylocal #reviews #testimonial #exmoornationalpark

A Ukrainian chudova babusya ( great grandma) cuddles her granddaughters baby. She lived through Stalin’s Purges, WWII, Communism, Perestroika & Independence. Two relatives represent four generations of Ukrainian strength & hope. P.B’s inspiration & origin one sunny Spring day lies with their family. P.Birch are donating 5% of online sales to the British Red Cross Ukrainian Appeal. If you wish you can also give your support through: unitedhelpukraine.org Sunflower of Peace: facebook.com/donate/507886070680475. donate.unrefugees.org.uk Unicef.org/ukraine/en/donate-now #ukraine #betula #betulawych #birch #birchproducts #Exmoor #ruralsmallbusiness #sustainablebirch #supportukraine #ukrainianindependence #birchproducts #ukrainianfreedom

Out amongst the birch trees on my little corner of Exmoor, choosing the best beauties to tap for sap in March. #birchsap #birchsapnutients #pureExmoor #birchsapsilverwater #birchsapdetox #birchsapbenefits #ukrainianroots #englishbirchsap #birchsapdrinkme #purebichsap #birchsapundiluted #unadulteratedbirchsap #restorativebirchsap #birchmagic #birchsilver #betula #servedubouleau #birchsapnectar #birchsapcleanse #birchsaprejuvenate #springbirch #birchblessings #exmoormagic #silverwater #betulawych #birchskincare #birchhealingpower #betulacelebration

Longing for Spring and Summer days, light & leaves again #birchleaftea #birch #kidneycleanse #exmoor #betula #lurcher #naturalproducts #herbaltea

Goodbye to soggy soap bars! Buy your birch tar soap - on a rope, hang it in the bathroom, hang it on the tap! Our other soap flavours will follow soon.. Buy from us at markets or online shop #birch #tar #soap #rope #soaponarope #priestlandsbirch #bathroom #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #somerset #devon #ruralbusiness #newproducts #newproduct #problemskin #eczema #psoriasis #selfcare #gift #giftideas #giftsforhim #supportlocal #supportsomerset #solidsoap #shampoobar #thestonehengeeffect

Time for winter woolies! #winterskintreatment #dryskinrescue #dryskinrepair #naturalbirchproducts #organicmoisturisers #naturalcosmetics #birchskincream #eczemarepair #psoriasisrelief#exmoorbased #exmoorbirch #exmoorsustainability #withoutsyntheticchemicals #plantbasedpreservative #naturenatural #wildbirch #smallbusiness #independenttrader

Bampton Charter Fair held every year since 1258 with one exception: 2020🤔 An annual shindig that used to center around Exmoor 🐴 ponies rounded up off the moor. - Now an endangered species 😢 Autumn weather guaranteed 😂🌧⚡️💨🍂🍁🦆💦. #fair #countryfair #bampton #devon #exmoorponies #autumn #birch #wetwetwet #stockingfillers #naturalcosmetics #handmadeengland #handmadesomerset #sustainable #westcountryweather

Choose your own selection Pick and mix Gift Boxes Go for a menu box. Send a personal message Direct to the recipient. Share the pleasure. 🍃. #birch #handmade #Exmoor #Natural #sustainable #smallbusiness #english #rural #healing #Betula #Beltane #Samhain #Seriouslygood #giftideas #giftbox

A big thumbs up👍today from Rana, a professional make up artist; for our birch oil moisturiser for face, eye and neck areas. Thank you for you lovely words @rana_m_mua 🙏🍃 #mua #makeupartist #makeup #skincare #skincareroutine #selfcare #moisturiser #primer #priestlandsbirch #natureshealing #birch #nature #smallbusiness #smallbusinessuk #independentbusiness #shoplocal #shopsmall #natural #britishbirch #exmoor #somerset #handmade #hmuk

Proud to share our U.S.P: Priestlands Birch Betula Wych delicious range of alcoholic vermouth, sparkling wine and spirits is brewed and distilled with pure birch sap collected on Exmoor in England, from scratch and sulphite free! (Definitely worth listening to the gurgling fermenting sound on the video!🙂) #USP #Exmoor #smallbatch #vermouth #birchspirit #betula #sparklingbirchwine #handmade #noairmiles #sustainable #rural #smallbusiness #sulphitefree

Here comes this year’s Betula Wych Brew of pure Exmoor Birch Sap, to make our tasty and unique range of alcohol; including Birch Vermouth, Sparkling Wine and Spirits . . . #smallbatch #smallbatchbrewing #fromscratch #smallbusiness #smallbusinessuk #independentbusiness #birch #brewing #vermouth #sparklingwine #priestlandsbirch #shoplocal #devon #somerset #exmoor #handmade #locallymade #betula #wych #alcohol #cocktails #mixologist #birchsparklingwine #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal

Gosh! A swift change from Golly 😳🤭 which I think may have caused some unintended offence...

Golly, gosh, bish, bash, bosh! Today’s Stroudy comment set in a June blue sky. Made it so much easier to get up this morning!

New life in early summer sunshine on Exmoor. . . . #birch #leaves #exmoor #botanical #foalsofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #nature #devon #somerset #smallbusiness #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessowner #outdoors #wild #trees #newborn #horses #independentbusiness #exmoorpony #mareandfoal #mare #foal #explore #shoplocal #shopsmall #instagood #outdoors #nationalpark #exmoornationalpark #wildlife #sunshine

Can anyone guess what this might bee ...? . .It’s one of the ingredients in Dry Skin Rescue and our super soothing, healing, make your lips kissable Lip Balm . . #birch #leaves #exmoor #botanical #dryskinrescue #bee #nature #devon #somerset #smallbusiness #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessowner #outdoors #wild #trees #bees #beeswax #independentbusiness #lipbalm #cleanse #🐝 #beesofinstagram #explore #shoplocal #shopsmall #instagood #outdoors #nationalpark #exmoornationalpark #wildlife #sunshine

“Just a perfect day....” For collecting birch leaves on Exmoor, to make our wonderful tea, which is now back in stock in the online shop . . . . #birch #leaves #exmoor #botanical #infusions #tea #nature #devon #somerset #smallbusiness #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessowner #outdoors #wild #trees #lake #haddon #independentbusiness #birchtea #cleanse #detox #selfcare #explore #shoplocal #shopsmall #instagood #outdoors #nationalpark #exmoornationalpark #wildlife #sunshine

A well earned day off! Huge fun making a chair in the hazel and oak woodland at Westonbirt with Graham Morgan’s excellent one day course, surrounded by bluebells & birdsong. Sooo pleased with my efforts! 🙂🙃🙂🙃 #dayoff #coppicedhazel. #learnsomethingnew. #learn #create #nails #hammer #handsawn #throne #garden #chair #english #spring #bluebellseason

Join the spirit of Exmoor Become a P.B. Ambassador. Help us celebrate the progress of our continuing journey which we couldn't have made without you 🙏🏼🍃🙏🏼🍃🙏🏼🍃 Stylish fun for your lapel (or hat) whilst supporting Priestlands Birch Betula Wych. A unique quality nickel and enamel badge. Easy butterfly back, ensures it is securely fastened. A great addition to your purchases or receive a free badge with orders over £50 Help the broomstick fly! . #priestlandsbirch #birch #logo #badge #ambassador #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #somerset #exmoor #design #fashion #leaf #inspo #witch #wych #broomstick #fly #independentbusiness #shoplocal #shopsmall #accessories #besom #fly #flybynight #nature #betula #sustainability #sustainable

And today Im taking a different view & enjoying it just as much ...

Just bought this fab light dreamy painting from @binirh - Sabrina’s paintings always encapsulate so many thoughts . . . . #art #local #lineart #thoughtprovoking

Lots of smiles and bright eyes today at Ken High st London Farmers Market as the sunshine uplifts people’s spirits & we ease out of winter covid gloom to feeling a bit more connected to each other at last. #birch #LFM # birch sap #SpringBirch #uplifting #joy #smallbusiness #exmoor #natural #plantbased #vegan

We’ll be bringing New Season Exmoor Birch Sap to Twickenham London Farmers Market on Saturday 17th April and Kensington High St LFM on Sunday 18th. Reserve or First Come First Serve 🙂🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃 #birchsap #birch #sap #london #farmers #market #Exmoor #Twickenham #Kensingtonhightstreet #rehydration #cleanse #detox #health #smallbusiness #independentbusiness. #supportruralbusiness. #weekend #nature #springtonic #trees #betula #skincare

Betula Wych Broomstick Bulletin: From Good Friday until Easter Monday; P.B. website has been sprinkled with some Spring Magic Discounts. Look out for the hidden Easter Egg Wreaths and codes to use at checkout. . . . #priestlandsbirch #birch #easter #offers #discounts #sale #trees #nature #natural #spring #betulawych #wreaths #celebrate #countryside #smallbusiness #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessowner #independentbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopsmallbusiness #forest #woods #magic #stardust #broomstick #easterweekend #weekend #treatyourself #suprise

Celebrate with the Priestlands Birch Eostre - the Anglo Saxon goddess of Spring celebration. . The birch sap has risen, the buds are ready to bust, and we’re ready to help you celebrate, with some special birch discounts. . Throughout the Easter weekend there will be Birch wreaths hidden on the website. Each wreath contains an exclusive discount code which is redeemable at the checkout, these are valid from 2nd April (Good Friday) to 5th April (Easter Monday) . #priestlandsbirch #birch #easter #spring #celebration #celebrate #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinesssupport #independentbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #exmoor #somerset #supportlocalbusiness #create #wreath #offers #trees #nature #eostre #ēostre #spring #celtic #bezom #springclean #outwiththeoldinwiththenew #aprèscovid #springhealth #springtonic

For those of you who have ever been curious as to how @priestlandsbirch collects the vital birch sap, then wonder no more. . Each March for approx 4 weeks, Birch trees will draw up fresh spring water through their roots and into the tree. This is the perfect and the ONLY time sap can be collected, so we always make sure we’re ready! . A small hole is made into the tree and a pipe inserted, which is then attached to our high tech sap collection units (milk cartons) these are all deep cleaned before use, sprayed on installation and every day during collection to ensure the sap is pure. The sap is also filtered before bottling to ensure absolute purity. Sap is collected every day so it is always fresh, so we can then store it at below 5 degrees and so we can check all the bottles, the sap will then go on to be sold in it’s pure form or used in one of the many wonderful @priestlandsbirch products. . This process does not hurt or damaged the trees, the closest parallel being akin to a human donating blood. Once the tapping process has finished, all the bottles will be collected and the holes made will be plugged with a piece of birch to prevent any bugs or creatures from getting inside the tree. . If you have any questions about birch sap tapping, please feel free to comment #🌱 #🙌🏼 #birch #birchtrees #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #exmoor #haddon #sap #tapping #nature #natureprovides #landscape #independentbusiness #wimballlake #exmoornationalpark #supportsmall #ingredients #forest #foraging #intothewoods #intothewild #march

Just to let you all know, I will be attending Balham London Farmers Market on Saturday 13th of March & Queens Park London Farmers Market on Sunday 14th March . I will have a good supply of fresh birch sap with me; collected on Friday, unpasteurised, no preservatives. First come first serve! . #birch #birchtrees #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #exmoor #haddon #sap #tapping #nature #natureprovides #landscape #independentbusiness #wimballlake #exmoornationalpark #supportsmall #ingredients #forest #foraging #intothewoods #intothewild #market #farmersmarket #london #queenspark #mothersday #gift

Hi ho, hi ho, off to collect birch sap we go, with the faithful lurcher in tow. Highlighting the glamour of birch tree tapping! . . #birch #birchtrees #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #exmoor #haddon #sap #tapping #nature #natureprovides #quad #dog #dogsofinstagram #lurchers #landscape #independentbusiness #wimballlake #exmoornationalpark #supportsmall #ingredients #forest #foraging #intothewoods #intothewild #glamour

Time for tea for two: birch twig Hojicha Boucha is back! Simple, meditative and calming. . #tea #natural #naturaltea #japanese #japanesetea #birch #trees #tree #independentbusiness #independent #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessuk #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #afternoontea #teacup #teapot #wood #exmoor #somerset #devon #bark #twigs #roasted #brew

The sun,🌞a pink camelia 🌺and the girls 🐝came out today. They took home sacks of yellow pollen for their queen. Spring is on its way: thank heavens! #Spring #Bees #bee #pollen #theQueen #queen #queenbee #nature #flower #flowers #collecting #hive #🐝

💚🍃 February Thank You Offer 🍃💚. Light at the end of the Lockdown Tunnel Here to say a huge thank you to all my customers, old and new, and for all the phenomenal support you have shown me during the madness of the last year. To show my thanks, I am offering a discount on all my products throughout the rest of February to see us through the last weeks (hopefully) of lockdown. Use; “PBLOCKDOWN10” On either my website or Etsy (link in bio) and once again thank you for all your love and support, 🍃 Lisette 🍃 & Fearne 🐾 . . . . . . #priestlandsbirch #birch #handmade #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #exmoor #nature #supportsmallbusiness #suportlocalbusiness #local #devon #somerset #hmuk #soap #chocolate #cosmetics #handcream #vermouth #champagne #offers #discount #support #sale #february #lockdown

Loyal lurcher in sheep’s clothing , sleeping on Selotex under my stall table! #Blesshercottonsocks

Braving February in Stroud! Brass monkeys! #LifeEssentials #antiseptic soaps #MoisturisingSkincare #LockdownRelief

We’ve launched on Etsy to celebrate Valentines Day! Missing those close to you ? Spoil someone special with a box of love, you can even personalise it with your own message. Click on the link in the bio to explore the Etsy shop 💝💖❤️🌹💐💋💋💖💐💝🌹❤️💋💖💝💋🌹 #💖#🌹#💝#💐#💋#❤️ #valentines #valentinesgift #love #birch #birchproducts #exmoor #handmade #handmadeuk #hmuk #chocolates #soap #lipbalm #skincare #moisturiser #gifts #shopsmall #smallbusiness #independentbusiness #supportlocal #madeonexmoor #priestlandsbirch #birch #nature #etsy #estyshop

Sweep out the old and welcome in the new spirit of 2021 with your best Birch Besom. When you have finished with your besom follow up with some beautiful Priestlands birch products! #betula #birke #abedul #bedwyn #bouleau #briza #bhurga

SloeBirchBubblyBeadedBubblesWinkingattheBrim🧚‍♂️🥂. #makeawish #turndreamstoreality. #midwinterfullmoon

Very slightly pink Sloe Birch Bubbly by the fireside with man’s best friend & hope in the air.

Drink & be Merry 🥂 (Responsibly of course 🥱😵🙄) Wishing all P.B customers a Moment of Mirth 🎉🍃😁 and a Massive THANK YOU for all your enduring support. ⛄️😇👏🏼. #stuffcovid. #livelifetothefull. #nevergiveup. #nextyearwillbebetter

Trading in a new space on an ancient crossroads today; with Gloucester’s Roman roots underneath us.

Contrary to previous advertising: we wont be at Stroud on 23rd Dec as there’s no room at the Inn ( aka Socially Distanced Stalls) BUT will be at Gloucester Market on 22nd December. If you are in Stroud & wish to place an order over £25 via email I can deliver via low carbon footprint broomstick on Christmas Eve morning 24th December #noroomattheinn. #openairmarketsbirch. #aupleinairbouleaumarche. #gloucesterfreshnlocal #specialdeliveryservice. #lowcarbonfootprintbroomstick. #besomdeliveries

Betula, birch, birke, bouleau; makes beautiful soaps for bathing. #soothingbirch #naturalsoaps #birchsoapbars #birchtarsoap #naturallyantiseptic. #gentlecleansing. #moisturisingbirchsoap. #eczema. #psoriasis. #dryskin. #supersensitiveskin

My Chosen Bubble.

The time to send 🎄❤️ & TLC is fast approaching. Place a gift box order and we will send it directly to your chosen bubble.

Hands, face &...lips! Winter protection. We’ll be at Wimbledon London Farmers Market on 28th November and Queen’s Park LFM on Sunday 29th November. #moisturiseandprotect. #harshwinterweather #beautifulbirch. #healingpowersofbirch. #madeonexmoor

Fly your broomstick with Exmoor’s Betula Wych birch alcoholic drinks. Sloe birch bubbly, blended botanical birch vermouth and purely spiritual birch sap spirit. All available via P.B website shop and some markets. #chosenbubble

Before and After: Remarkably effective. #skincare. #DamageRepair. #Soothing. #NaturalSkincare. #HealEczema. #HealPsoriasis. #HandSanitiserAftercare. #RepairSanitiserDamage #Hands&Heels #CrackedSkin. #CrackedHands. #Crackedheelsremedy

Embracing Autumn & Slumber. #birch. #Exmoor. #naturalproducts. #birchhealing. #sustainablecosmetics

Arlington Quince bathing in Priestlands Birch spirit blended with secret ingredients. 🧚‍♀️Ready for Christmas stockings.. 🧦🧦. #seventyfivedaystilchristmas

So; we are here at the new London Farmers Market just behind Kensington High Street. All the usual, brilliant producer suspects are here too! Come and check it out every Sunday 10am - 2pm. #lfm #londonfarmersmarkets. #Aupleinair #shopinthefreshair. #Keepcalmandcarryon

She has missed her fans!

NEWS FLASH! We will be at Parliament Hill London Farmers Market; this weekend: on Saturday 26th September & the new Kensington High Street LFM on Sunday 27th September.

It’s parasol mushroom season!

The last of the summer birch leaves on Exmoor - freshened with plenty of clean rain from the Atlantic! #EnglishSummerWeather #BirchLeafInfusions #QualityOfLife #CleanGreen #Protect&Conserve #birch

And the Law was abided throughout the land... not a peep, not a squeak of dissent in Dulverton today! #BCbeforeCorona. #ADadaptordie. #BreatheEasy

Hand whittled birch cups, spoons & dishes. From £7.00 - £25.00

English 🌧summer weather! 🌦Perfect for markets!! 😳. #NeverGiveUp! #RainNotShine.

Himalayan meconopsis started this colour & ended as pale turquoise. This one is not Lingholm as they often only flower once.

Page 25. The Herb Society magazine Summer issue

Page 24. The Herb Society magazine Summer Issue

The Herb Society Magazine Summer issue 2020

The Herb Society’s magazine Summer Issue that came out today includes an article I wrote about the efficacy of birch trees and their medicinal uses. The mag is full of inspiring articles with info & ideas for herbs and plants around us. #selfpublicist. #birchefficacy. #HerbSociety. #Medicinalplants. #Medicinaltreesofuk. #Selfhelphealth

Re-emerging into Life, the Universe & Stroud! P.B’s first market since February:Wow! So uplifting to reconnect with customers again who’ve supported us online all through LockDown. #Re-emergence #LifetheUniverse&Stroud

Close friends lockdown bubble sharing Sloe Birch Bubbly! 2017 Vintage available for quaffing now. #LockdownBubbleSharing

Scrumptious 2017 Vintage Sloe Birch Bubbly is available to drink Now! #GoodthingscomeNow. #ScrumptiouslyUnique

Sloe Birch Bubbly 300 bottles just finished brewing now in stillage for 18 months before disgorging & the second fermentation.. #goodthingscometothosewhowait. #UniqueSlowBirchBubbly. #DueToPopularDemand👏🏼. #UnusualDrinks🍾. #🥂🍾🥂