the herb farm

the herb farm The Herb Farm handcrafts fresh herbal skincare & healthcare products on-site in New Zealand.
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the herb farm manufactures 100% natural skincare & healthcare products on-site in the Manawatu. the herb farm is also a destination for locals and tourists with 2 acres of themed gardens, retail shop, cafe, seminar room and is a venue for weddings.

Since you'll loved last months Old Farmer's Almanac tradition, if you're born in September or October ... then this one ...
23/09/2026

Since you'll loved last months Old Farmer's Almanac tradition, if you're born in September or October ... then this one is for you! 🗓️

Catnip is your birth herb! Most of us know catnip for its potent effect on cats, but it has a surprisingly colourful history of use for humans too... 💫

A member of the mint family, it was traditionally used as a gentle, calming herb to support relaxation, sleep, digestion and gentle perspiration during fevers.

Catnip was a common household remedy for centuries and appears in influential herbal texts dating back to the 11th century. Its name is thought to come from the ancient Etruscan city of Nepte, where it was widely cultivated for culinary and
medicinal use 🤔

It’s the Folklore where it becomes very interesting.... One old English herbalist claimed that chewing the root could make even the gentlest person quarrelsome. Another story told of an infamous hangman who supposedly couldn't summon the courage to do his job until he'd taken some....

Catnip is still used today by modern herbalists as a nervine, just as it was traditionally. For relaxation, nervous tension and anxiety as well as digestive discomfort. It is simple to grow and really does make a good cup of tea ☕

Face care tends to stay consistent through the codler months, but body moisturiser is often the first thing to slip. Wit...
22/09/2026

Face care tends to stay consistent through the codler months, but body moisturiser is often the first thing to slip. With more layers on and less skin on show, it's easy to forget about it 🙋‍♀️

Especially when long sleeves and trousers mean we don't always notice it straight away. Elbows, knees, ankles and shins are typically the first places to show it, feeling tight, flaky or itchy 😅

Now we're in Spring, try applying some extra moisturiser straight after showering, while your skin is still slightly damp. It helps hold onto that moisture and means you don't need to add another step later in the day 🚿

A new season skincare change isn’t about jumping onto the latest Spring routine. It’s more about meeting your skin where...
21/09/2026

A new season skincare change isn’t about jumping onto the latest Spring routine. It’s more about meeting your skin where it is right now, at the end of Winter ☃️

💦 Replenish moisture. After months of cold air, indoor heating and hot showers, start by giving your skin the nourishment it needs. A gentle cream cleanser is a good place to begin, helping to cleanse without stripping away the skin’s natural oils.

🌿 Gently remove built-up dead skin. Spring is a good time to bring some gentle exfoliation back into your routine. The key word is gentle. Our Smoothing Kiwifruit Exfoliator combines kiwifruit extract, comfrey, evening primrose oil and jojoba beads to gently buff away dead skin cells, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and refreshed.

🌡️ Adjust as the weather changes. As temperatures rise, your skin may not need quite the same rich layers it did through Winter. Pay attention to how your skin feels and adjust your routine accordingly.

Spring skincare isn’t a reset button, it’s a conversation with your skin as the season
shifts.

Bumps, bruises, strains and sore muscles tend to come with the season at the moment! Arnica works on bruising and muscl...
20/09/2026

Bumps, bruises, strains and sore muscles tend to come with the season at the moment! Arnica works on bruising and muscle soreness the way ice and elevation do, by supporting the body's own repair process rather than masking it 💪

Our Arnica Cream is designed to be massaged gently into the skin over bruises, sprains or tired, overworked muscles, helping support recovery so you can get back to doing what you love 🌿

⭐ Currently on special for only $28.90 ⭐

🤰 Pregnancy can make skin feel more sensitive at the best of times, and spring often adds another layer of dryness. As y...
19/09/2026

🤰 Pregnancy can make skin feel more sensitive at the best of times, and spring often adds another layer of dryness. As your body changes, skin naturally stretches, and changeable air combined with indoor heating can leave it feeling extra tight and uncomfortable.

Our Mother To Be Body Oil blends calendula with sweet almond and avocado oils to deeply support skin and keep it supple and elastic, while lavender and rose essential oils nourish both the skin and the mind 🌿

Massage it into your growing belly, hips and anywhere else your skin feels stretched. Just a few minutes each day can help keep skin feeling comfortable as your pregnancy progresses 🤗

It’s easy to forget the impact a simple thing like “fresh air” has on our health and wellbeing ☀️ Spending time outside...
18/09/2026

It’s easy to forget the impact a simple thing like “fresh air” has on our health and wellbeing ☀️ Spending time outside has been shown to support mood, reduce feelings of stress and help us think a little more clearly.

Natural light also helps regulate our internal body clock, making it easier to wind down and sleep well later that night 😴

You don't need to head off on a long hike to get the benefits. A cup of tea in the garden, a quick walk around the block or even a few undisturbed minutes in the
sunshine can be enough to break up the day.

It's all too easy to spend your time tucked away indoors, but even a few minutes outside can leave you feeling refreshed 🤗

Tiny, fragrant and often overlooked, alyssum has a surprisingly rich herbal medicine history. Its name in Greek translat...
17/09/2026

Tiny, fragrant and often overlooked, alyssum has a surprisingly rich herbal medicine history. Its name in Greek translates to "without madness" 🤪

Traditionally, it was valued by herbalists for its calming nature, with the flowers and leaves brewed into gentle teas for coughs, colds and soothing irritated skin.

Growing low to the ground and often used as a ground cover, alyssum is not a plant herbalists reach for that often but is lovely to have available in your garden for making comforting teas when you feel a bit frazzled 😅

Moisturiser gets plenty of attention in the colder months, but there are a few other habits that can make just as much d...
16/09/2026

Moisturiser gets plenty of attention in the colder months, but there are a few other habits that can make just as much difference 🥶

🚿 Long, hot showers feel wonderful on a cold morning, but they also wash away the skin's natural protective oils. Keeping the water warm rather than hot can help prevent that tight, dry feeling afterwards
💧Indoor heating can dry the air surprisingly quickly. A humidifier, or even a bowl of water near the heater, can add a little moisture back into the room
💋 Lips are often the first place to become dry, so don't wait until they're cracked before reaching for lip balm
🙌 And don't forget your hands. Between cold weather and constant washing, they've been working all Winter and appreciate a little extra care in Spring

Some scents are made to impress and Sia was made to celebrate joy 🤗Named after Sarah's daughter - Sia means bringer of j...
15/09/2026

Some scents are made to impress and Sia was made to celebrate joy 🤗

Named after Sarah's daughter - Sia means bringer of joy, and this 100% natural perfume was created to capture that exact feeling. Ylang ylang, geranium and jasmine create soft floral notes, balanced by the warmth of vanilla and cedarwood.

Made with pure botanicals and no synthetic fragrance, simply roll onto your pulse points and enjoy it throughout the day 💐

Battling with hot flushes? Our MenoSupport Cooling Mist delivers an instant cooling sensation with Japanese menthol mint...
14/09/2026

Battling with hot flushes? Our MenoSupport Cooling Mist delivers an instant cooling sensation with Japanese menthol mint, while frankincense and sage help bring a sense of calm during the ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause 🥵

Keep one in your handbag, beside your bed or in the fridge for an extra cooling spritz. Close your eyes, spray and breathe 🌿

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Pahiatua

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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(06) 326 8633

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