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Mud to Spud: A spoon full of soil
Published 26 May 2019A gardening journal: No. 2 by Jane Our Blue Patch garden in Dulwich is undergoing a renaissance after years of neglect. The project begun in March (link) with elbow grease, weeding and hard pruning. Then April arrived along with 4 fabulous ex-display Plughole Planters donated by Blue Patch member and award winning green entrepreneur Morgan […]
New year, new you.
Published 1 January 2018It’s that time of the year when making changes is on everyone’s mind. Perhaps you’d like to save more money this year, or grow your own veggies. Maybe you’d like to spend more time with family, or take a trip around the country. Or you might simply want to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Here are our top 5 […]
Go on then, try something new
Published 13 December 2017Collect memories, not things. In recent years, the market for experiential gifts has grown, as people seek to move away from gifting things that may not be wanted or needed. It seems to be a particularly millennial trend with an astounding amount of money being spent each month on live experiences. Perhaps one of the reasons […]
Why I do what I do: NomNom skincare
Published 6 March 2017Meet Jayne Russell of Nom Nom Skincare – award winning, Soil Association certified organic skincare for pregnancy, baby and beyond. Jayne’s luxurious and ethical skin treatments contain high levels of natural, nourishing plant-based ingredients. Not just skin deep even Nom Nom’s packaging is biodegradable and recyclable – protecting baby, mum and planet. Why I do […]
Give green: Christmas gifts made in the UK
Published 29 November 2016Great gifts big & small Blue Patch works with small ethical and sustainable businesses in the UK, from paint-makers to toymakers to clothing designers. Online shopping giants are often seem cheaper and quicker, but our makers don’t mass-produce goods. Blue Patch presents a selection of high quality products at every time of the year but here’s […]
Sustainable Living: Business & pleasure
Published 3 November 2016Well wrapped Presentation is key in all walks of life. With numerous ways to alter appearances, here are some beautifully packaged options: for business and for pleasure. Whether you’re considering a seasonal rebrand for your product, a restyle for the new season or ways that we can care for our bodies… Upcycled with a small […]
The Confessions of a Non-Shopaholic
Published 26 July 2016Have you ever wondered why Jane Langley began Bluepatch.org? Jane Langley is an artist, environmentalist and founder of the social enterprise Blue Patch, Britain’s sustainable marketplace, brimming with beautiful things made by people who share a vision for a brighter world. Jane attended Camberwell, Royal College of Art, and taught at City and Guilds […]
Sustainable Living: Summer 2016
Published 21 July 2016Some edited highlights In case you have missed some of our newsletters, Blue Patch presents just some of the newest Members to join this Summer – we have a round up from all our Homepage categories such as House, Garden, Wellbeing, Children, Business and Leisure. Sign up for the newsletter. Grn Sportswear Grn Sportswear wanted […]
Why I do what I do: Conscious Skincare
Published 1 July 2016Rebecca Martin claims that she is only an armchair protester and an avid dance lover, but to the world she is the Queen of wellbeing brand Conscious Skincare. Here, Rebecca reveals the secrets behind her brand of plant based, organic skincare made in West Wales. I can tell you this much – Blue Patch team […]
Why I do what I do: Kate Mobbs-Morgan and Rowan Working Horses.
Published 18 June 2015Kate, her Ardenne horses – Kipp and young Sol, her sheep and hens, live on the outskirts of Monmouth. Rowan Working Horses do commendable work clearing woods in a way that won’t upset the wildlife – fumes and noise free! Kate works for for private woodland owners, the Woodland Trust, local authorities, the National Trust and […]
Why I do what I do: Shane Connolly & Co florists
Published 5 June 2015Shane Connolly & Company fashion the most exquisite events. Shane trained as a florist and buys from New Covent Garden Flower Market. British Flowers Week, the ground-breaking annual campaign to promote British flowers and foliage, runs from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June 2015 and this year British Flowers Week has a new virtual home at britishflowersweek.com. Shane […]
LambethLEF & the Transition Town ‘REconomy’
Published 5 June 2015June 2nd saw the doors of Brixton East open to welcome all to the first LambethLEF (Lambeth Local Entrepreneurs Forum) a think tank for a community-supported local economy – the REconomy. The REconomy project is part of the Transition Network, a global grassroots movement of communities seeking to strengthen their resilience to problems including climate change, […]
Why I do what I do: The Grain Grocer
Published 29 April 2015The Grain Grocer is all about community, local economy, responsible sourcing and our products are always organic and local where possible. Our refillable organic food project started at Crystal Palace Food Market and is very much still there; a lovely place high up the hills with great London views and clean air. Always Organic […]
Springtime: a time for speedy growers and bouncing beans
Published 4 April 2015Hurrah! it’s my favourite time of the year. The clocks have moved forward an hour so there’s more time to enjoy the outside world. Way back in darkest February, Jane from Blue Patch was initiated into the wonderful world of the South West British Flower Growers (organised by Flowers From The Farm), at their […]
A day out: Natural & Organic Products
Published 26 April 2014My day out at Natural & Organic Products, held at Olympia (it’s moving to Excel for 2015) begun with a stirring talk by the charismatic and environmentally minded business man Craig Sams, covering the state of the world, the economics of sustainability and how things are changing for the better – and by making the effort to be informed consumers […]
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