Blodau Botanicals

20/08/2026

Today, at the sanctuary, we began something quiet and old.

Spring water — drawn from the ancient spring here at Bryn Yr Blodau — gathered into crystal, and married with damask rose petals grown on our own land.

Water from the earth, now cradled in water from the sky. Held together so the heavenly and the earthly might meet.

We carried it to the stone circle and laid it on the north stone, overlooking the ancestral mountains of the Preselis — left to the light of the sun and the moon, drawing in the energies of earth and sky, sun, moon and stars.

The stone circle itself is a solar and lunar calendar, aligned to the solstices, the equinoxes, and the constellations — built with the measurements of the ancient circles, from stone and crystal of this very land.

And here, for a turn of the sun and the moon, our rose essence begins. In time, it will become part of our First Harvest.

Nature. Nurture. Nourishment. 🌹

20/08/2026

Still feeling the magic of MEDICINE 🌿

We’re missing it already — the beautiful vibe, the families, the conversations, the smiles, the music, the land, and the incredible people who made the whole gathering feel so special.

It was such a joy for Blodau Botanicals to be part of it, sharing our early products, meeting so many open-hearted souls, and feeling our little brand welcomed with so much warmth.

Thank you to everyone who came to say hello, tried our samples, followed our journey, and helped make our first Medicine Festival experience so memorable.

We’re already looking forward to the 2028 edition.

Something is blooming… 🌸

Blodau Botanicals

19/08/2026

As MEDICINE came to a close, our hearts are full 🌿

What an incredible few days sharing the first offerings from Blodau Botanicals — our Rose Hydrosol, botanical oils, and balms — with so many open-hearted people.

To see the products received with such warmth, curiosity, and love has meant so much. These preparations began with land, plants, care, and intention, and watching people experience them in person felt like a beautiful first bloom.

One of the most special moments of the weekend was seeing our hydrosols used by the festival team for performers as an alternative to smudging, due to the fire restrictions. To have our Rose Hydrosol welcomed in that way felt deeply aligned with what Blodau Botanicals is here to offer: gentle, plant-based ritual rooted in nature, nurture, and nourishment.

Founders Charlene and Samara closed the festival with a heartfelt offering to Goddess Fyre — a moment of gratitude, release, and reverence for all that was shared, received, and awakened over the weekend.

Thank you to everyone who came to say hello, tested our products, followed the journey, and encouraged what is beginning to grow.

Something is blooming.

From Soil to Skin.
O’r Pridd i’r Croen.

Blodau Botanicals

19/07/2026

From soil to hands — a glimpse into how we work.

Each rose is gathered by hand, at the right moment, then gently prepared ready for distillation to capture its essence.
Nothing rushed. Nothing wasted. Just nature, nurture, and time.

19/07/2026

From soil to hands — a glimpse into our work.

Each rose is gathered by hand, at the right moment, then gently prepared ready for distillation to capture its essence. Nothing rushed. Nothing wasted. Just nature, nurture, and time.

19/07/2026

From soil to hands — a glimpse into our work.

Each rose is gathered by hand, at the right moment, then gently prepared ready for distillation to capture its essence. Nothing rushed. Nothing wasted. Just nature, nurture, and time.

16/07/2026

Rooted in the rhythms of reciprocity.

This is Blodau Botanicals — a small botanical sanctuary in Wales, where flowers, land and light are observed, nurtured and transformed by hand.

We believe healthy soil grows healthy plants, and that everything we make should give back as much as it takes.

Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing our story, our process, and our first collection — prepared in small batches, with care.

Follow along. The journey starts here. 🌹

08/02/2026

🐝GRAFT AND GROW YOUR OWN APPLE TREES🐝🐝🐝🐝
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🌸14/15th March 2026🌸

Learn the art of grafting at Bryn y Blodau and take away your own grafted apple trees

Join us for a practical two day workshop in the art of fruit tree grafting with tutor 🌸Stephen Watts of Ediculture.🌸

https://ediculture.org/

Grafting is a horticultural technique used primarily to control the vigour of a fruit tree and determine its size when fully grown, hence its suitability for different sized growing spaces.

In this two day workshop we'll cover everything from choosing your rootstock and selecting scions to tools, techniques and aftercare. You'll also get the chance to practice your own grafts as well as take home two grafted apple trees.
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What's included in the workshop?
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🌸All workshop materials including a choice of apple tree varieties.🌸
🌱Digital resources to refer to at home
🌱Tea and homemade cake

🐝What will I need to bring?

A sharp stanley knife if you have one
Sharp secateurs
Garden gloves
Warm clothes and outdoor shoes/boots

🍜A packed lunch🥟

Most of the tools will be provided but it's useful to bring your own if you have them.
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£88concessions
£122 waged
£155 gifting growth
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Bryn y Blodau is a OPD in Rhydwilym, Pembrokeshire, 35 minutes from Narberth by car, and an invigorating 1.5 hours by bike.
Clynderwen is the nearest train station and we'll be happy to arrange pick ups and drop off from the station. We'll send you the exact location details after booking.

Bryn y Blodau is home for a few families working towards being self suffient-ish and reducing our footprint whilst learning new skills and sharing those with others.

Booking essential, spaces limited, to reserve your place, please email
[email protected]
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ABOUT EDICULTURE VISION We aim to inspire and enact change in our current food system and contribute towards creating more regenerative, localised food culture, for health, well-being and the alleviation of poverty. WHO WE ARE Ediculture is a registered charity 1076110 dedicated to supporting commun...