Notes on Nature

We’ve been doing what we do since Rivka pawned her jewellery to start Faith In Nature from her kitchen sink back in 1974. She did it then because she believed the best natural products — and Nature, in general — should be accessible to everyone. And we believe exactly the same today.

On sunny spring days, bright sunshine pours through windows into our homes. It’s an uplifting sight, but there’s a downside: those rays often cast a spotlight on dust and dirt. This might be Nature’s way of telling us it’s time for a spring clean, but cleaning products can be harsh on the planet – and us. Enter our guide to eco-friendly cleaning swaps, to help you give your home a more sustainable spring spruce-up.  

We all know that spring is a beautiful time of new beginnings, but busy lives can make it hard to stop and notice. Seasons are fleeting, and setting aside time to observe what’s happening in Nature right now can do wonders for our mood. You could even try Nature journalling, to help you relax and keep a record of what you find. Looking for inspiration? We asked our staff to share some of their favourite things about spring…

Aloe vera juice is pretty amazing stuff. The clear gel, found inside the spiky leaves of the aloe vera plant, has been used in cosmetics for thousands of years. Aloe vera gel is renowned for having a cooling and soothing effect on skin – and is often used in after-sun products. But this natural wonder is also known to do good things for hair and scalp...

It’s B Corp Month – the first one since we became a Certified B Corp (hooray!) The theme of this year is ‘This Way Forward’. In the spirit of that, our Sustainability Director, Laura Ford, is sharing some of the things we’ve learnt about reducing the social and environmental impact of business – now, and in the future.

If you’re wondering how often you should bath your dog, the answer might just be ‘not as often as you think’. Good old Nature means canine coats can usually take care of themselves – but that doesn’t stop some dogs leaping into muddy puddles (or worse!) at any opportunity. Sometimes, you just need to reach for the dog shampoo – but every dog is different, and there are some important points to bear in mind when it comes to bathing your furry friend.

If Nature’s guardians are lawyers, Nature on the Board has a very legal skew. But if Nature’s guardians are poets, Nature on the Board becomes more poetic. The reality is that different companies will likely need a different ‘flavour’ of Nature on the Board depending on how far along they are in the process. And so perhaps the question is not ‘Who speaks for Nature?’ but ‘Who needs to speak for Nature now?’

Autumn is the probably the most well-known time to plant bulbs ready for spring, but planting certain bulbs in February can give you spectacular flowers in summer. Tuck these bulbs into the earth now for beautiful blooms and an abundance of important pollinators this summer.

So, you’re the proud owner of a Faith In Nature X Rainkiss Poncho – congratulations! Your new, sustainable rainwear is designed to keep you dry for many rainy days to come. To keep it doing its job and looking its best, you’ll need to take good care of it. Here’s how to do just that…

We love birds. And looking after these crucial members of our ecosystem is rewarding not just for them but for yourself.  Whether you’ve got a sprawling garden or live in a flat with no outdoor space, you can feed the birds. Here’s how.

Welcome to Culture Forager, where we forage for Nature-y cultural happenings and other good things, so you don’t have to. In this edition, there’s a big bird-watch, a brilliant free course and some lovely stuff to listen to, amongst others…

Hear the phrase ‘National Parks’ and you’d be right to think of rural places like The Lake District, Exmoor and Eryri (Snowdonia). But a pioneering programme is making urban areas greener, healthier and wilder – by awarding them National Park Cities status. It’s a global initiative, but the very first National Park City is London. We spoke to London National Park City’s Executive Director Mark Cridge to find out more.