THE MODERN MINT BLOG
Opium Tea, Nick Cave
This song is fantastic! If you want to make opium tea, you won’t do it with our poppy seedball mix. …
The Secret Garden Salisbury
The Secret Garden Salisbury is run by the lovely Rebecca Twigg. This wildlife sanctuary was set up as an oasis in the old city’s churchyard, as a place for people to connect with nature in a previously unnoticed space. For more information and to plan your visit, take a look at the Secret Garden Salisbury website. But why are we writing about them here at Modern Mint? Well, on the first day of Salisbury Christmas Market, Rebecca visited our chalet and spoke with Chloe. She shared the interesting work she does at the garden with us, which just sounds amazing, …
Nose Tickler
What the hell is a nose tickler??!!??!! Don’t panic. Let Modern Mint explain…. A nose tickler is a brand new product we are now showcasing at Modern Mint. It is hand made in the UK and each and every single one is different – different woods are used, as well as different finishes (some are with bark, some are without.) The only part that stays the same is that the tickling part of the nose tickler is made of pure bristle. All natural baby… We found out about the nose tickler a little while ago, when we did …
Kapok Pillow
Kapok Pillow – Please note we no longer stock this item. Visit Our Shop For Keen Gardeners Here The Kapok Pillow at Modern Mint Our pillows are made from natural kapok. Kapok fibre is cotton-like and is known as silk cotton, or Java cotton. You will find the kapok tree in rainforests in Asia, but is a native of Central America. It is important to know this, as the harvesting of the fibre – labour-intensive as it is – becomes vital for local economies and provides work for communities in countries where it is needed. No only that, but because …