Nature Positive Botanicals

Most natural products begin with a simple transaction. Land is cultivated, crops are harvested, ingredients are extracted and bottled.

Nature gives. We take.

At Seilich, we're trying to build something different.

We believe the landscapes that produce our ingredients should become richer, more diverse and more alive because of what we grow there. Rather than treating nature as a resource to be used, we see it as something to be restored.

Founded by botanist and conservation scientist Dr Sally Gouldstone, Seilich was created to answer a simple but important question:

Can nature restoration pay for itself?

Can the products we buy every day help fund the restoration of Britain's disappearing wildflower meadows?

Our answer is yes. Every Seilich product begins life in a wildflower meadow. Our botanicals are grown within diverse perennial meadows, carefully managed to support wildlife first and foremost. Only a small proportion of each species is harvested each year, leaving the vast majority to flower, set seed and provide food and shelter for bees, butterflies, beetles, birds and countless other species.

We don't believe farming and nature should compete.

We believe they can thrive together.

Rather than farming against nature, we farm with it.

Every purchase helps us create, restore and care for more wildflower meadows, demonstrating that farming can produce exceptional botanicals while leaving landscapes healthier than they were before. Instead of simply reducing environmental harm, we're working towards something more ambitious: using commerce to regenerate nature.

Today, our own meadows are just the beginning. Our vision is to build a network of growers managing wildflower-rich landscapes across Britain, creating new opportunities for farmers and landowners to produce high-quality botanicals while restoring biodiversity at the same time.

This commitment has made Seilich the first UK business to be certified by the Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network, recognising that our ingredients are produced in ways that actively protect and enhance wildlife.

We know one business won't restore Britain's meadows on its own. But together—with every bottle, every jar and every cup of tea—we can prove that nature isn't something to be protected from the economy. It can become part of it.

"Give a gift, in reciprocity for what you have taken. Sustain the ones who sustain you and the earth will last forever."

Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass

That philosophy sits at the heart of everything we do.

When you choose Seilich, you're not simply buying natural skincare or herbal tea. You're helping create a future where the landscapes producing our ingredients become more abundant every year—where wildflower meadows flourish, wildlife returns, and the products we use every day help restore the natural world.

Growing ingredients. Restoring landscapes.

Frequently asked questions:

How does the company ensure the sustainability and biodiversity of the meadow ecosystem while harvesting botanicals?

Seilich ensures sustainability of the meadow ecosystem through various practices such as harvesting no more than 25% of any single species, using an annual hay cut to manage weeds, and avoiding the use of pesticides or chemicals that could harm native plants and wildlife. We also actively monitor the health of the meadow by carrying out annual surveys of its flora and fauna, as well as carrying out soil surveys.

Are there any specific environmental or climate considerations that affect the growth and maintenance of the meadow, and how does the company address these challenges?

Environmental and climate considerations play a significant role in the growth and maintenance of the meadow. Factors such as rainfall patterns, temperature fluctuations, and soil quality can impact the health and abundance of the botanicals we rely on. To address these challenges, we work mainly with native plant species that are better adapted to such climate fluctuations, as well as employing a minimum harvest method whereby we only harvest a maximum 25% of any single species.

Can customers visit the meadow to learn more about the plants and the company's conservation efforts firsthand?

Yes! We welcome our customers to come and visit us. Throughout the year we run 'Make Your Own Skincare' workshops on the farm, and throughout the summer we hold open days when we teach people about the meadow habitat! To find out more, sign up to our newsletter or take a look at the Events pages.

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