Discover the many uses of Marseille Soap so you can embrace its natural power and elevate your daily routine using this all-in-one solution for the house, your skin, and even cleaning your pets ..read more

Have you ever felt overwhelmed walking down the cleaning aisle of your local supermarket? With so many products to choose from, each with its own claims of effectiveness and eco-friendliness, it's so easy to get confused. Do you REALLY need a specific cleaner for the kitchen, bathroom, or other surfaces throughout the house? Not necessarily! What if I told you that you could make most of your household cleaning products yourself using only a few ingredients? Below we explain how you too can easily make any number of household cleaning products. The Fab Five You can clean most of your home ..read more

Are you craving to experience of nature? If so, the UK offers numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of trees. From scenic hikes to tranquil nature retreats, there's something for everyone to enjoy among the trees. In this article, we'll explore six ways you can get outdoors and spend time among the trees in the UK.  ..read more

When we strive to keep our homes clean, we tend to rely on a variety of cleaning products, assuming that they will successfully eliminate dirt, grime, and germs. However, these products often contain harmful chemicals that can pose a risk to our health and the environment. Many common household cleaning products, from subtle fragrances to powerful disinfectants, can contain these dangerous chemicals, and it's easy to overlook the potential dangers that they may cause. Here we wanted to just list through a few common ones to look out for. Phthalates are insidious chemicals that can sneak into v ..read more

Have you ever felt overwhelmed walking down the cleaning aisle of your local supermarket? With so many products to choose from, each with its own claims of effectiveness and eco-friendliness, it's so easy to get confused. Do you REALLY need a specific cleaner for the kitchen, bathroom, or other surfaces throughout the house? Not necessarily! What if I told you that you could make most of your household cleaning products yourself using only a few ingredients? Below we explain how you too can easily make any number of household cleaning products. The Fab Four You can clean most of your home ..read more

At The Source Bulk Foods, nuts are one of our highest-selling categories. However, I realised how little I knew about the nuts we sell outside of their place in our store and kitchens. When I asked other people, they didn't know, so I took it upon myself to find out more and came up with the following fun facts. Learn these, and I am sure you will wow your friends at the next party :)  1. Cashews grow from a Cashew Apple This first one blew my mind; the pictures below show how you would find cashews in the wild growing under a fleshy pear-shaped "apple" fruit inside an ..read more

Discover the benefits of seasonal and local food shopping in the UK, including better taste, nutrition, and reduced carbon footprint. Learn what fruits and vegetables are in season with this guide. Are you tired of the same bland and tasteless fruits and vegetables at your local supermarket? Have you ever considered shopping seasonally and locally? Not only does this mean better tasting and more nutritious produce, but it also reduces your carbon footprint and supports local growers and the economy. Firstly, why shop seasonally and local when everything I want is always available? We have be ..read more

Our homes are often flooded with unnecessary plastic waste, prominently seen in grocery shopping, from packaging to pre-prepared foods. While single-use plastics are a known issue we look at the more permanent, multi-use plastics in our homes, particularly in the kitchen and explore the alternatives ..read more

Much more than just a gardening technique, Permaculture is a philosophy for a sustainable way of life. We didnt know about permaculture until a customer made us aware it so we decided to find out more. As we learnt about principles and ethics behind permaculture it became quickly apparent that at The Source a lot of our messaging and view is indeed rooted in Permaculture ideas. So we thought we would share a bit. . What is Permaculture? At its core Permaculture is a philosophy and practice deeply rooted in working harmoniously with nature. It's principles are Care for the earth ..read more

We had the privilege of finding out all about Michelin-starred chef, Frank Lantz’, inspiration and passion behind Uhhmami, an innovative range of vegan flavours designed to elevate any plate with richness and depth.  What inspired you to develop these delicious, vegan flavours and bouillons? Frank: For as long as I’ve been working with food, it’s been all about flavour. It’s as simple as that, but in practice it’s a little more complicated. In classic cuisine, things that taste good are often made up of many individual layers that build on each other to create a greater whole. During my t ..read more