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Have you joined the College Green global tour?

Have you joined the College Green global tour?

Did you know that College Green products are sent all over the world? I see lots of oversees visitors at my monthly stall at Stroud Farmers' Market...

Who's obsessed by the Olympics?

Who's obsessed by the Olympics?

It's so addictive, I have to confess there's not much soap making going on at College Green at the moment 😉 And in honour of the host nation, what...

These were the gifts people bought for friends they hadn't seen for more than a year

These were the gifts people bought for friends they hadn't seen for more than a year

`It's a present' was the phrase we heard most often last Saturday, as visitors to Stroud Farmers' Market were on the hunt for a gift to give to fri...

We're celebrating the new season with vibrant gift wrap

We're celebrating the new season with vibrant gift wrap

Zesty yellows, verdant greens & blossom pinks - we're matching our gift wrap to the new Spring season. We've opted for unique and environmental...

You'll love our new gift wrapping - it's unique, environmentally sustainable & utterly gorgeous

You'll love our new gift wrapping - it's unique, environmentally sustainable & utterly gorgeous

Now you can make your College Green gift set even more special by choosing our new gift wrapping option: we'll wrap your present in a one-of-a-kind...

How gift giving has changed - plus inspiration if you're searching for a thoughtful present

How gift giving has changed - plus inspiration if you're searching for a thoughtful present

Half a dozen new laid eggs, a book to help while away the long weekend, a bottle of home made elderflower cordial, a fabric face mask, - I've been ...

We'll be at Stroud Farmers' Market on 21 December for last minute Christmas gift shopping

We'll be at Stroud Farmers' Market on 21 December for last minute Christmas gift shopping

Phew! We've managed to get a place at Stroud Farmers' Market on the Saturday before Christmas 😁 It's always a busy market, full of traders with loc...

This is the only soap you'll want this festive season (but hurry - there aren't many of them)

This is the only soap you'll want this festive season (but hurry - there aren't many of them)

It's back! The College Green Orange, Cinnamon and Pine soap is now fully cured and ready to use, but we've only made ONE batch this Christmas, so i...

These are the gift fairs we'll be attending this Christmas

These are the gift fairs we'll be attending this Christmas

These are the Christmas fairs we'll be at this year, with our range of beautiful, hand crafted gifts including

  • Handmade, palm oil free soaps
  • Wooden and glass soap dishes
  • Aromatherapy bath soaks
  • Beeswax Christmas decorations
  • Wax melts
  • Christmas gift boxes
  • Hand poured soy wax candles
  • Free tiny soaps for small visitors!

Shopping in Stroud, Gloucester or Tewkesbury today? Natural soap makes a perfect Mother's Day gift!

Shopping in Stroud, Gloucester or Tewkesbury today? Natural soap makes a perfect Mother's Day gift!

If you’re looking for a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift, then how about a beautifully packaged natural soap, that's been hand made in small batches us...

It's not too late! Make an easy cupcake bath bomb for Mother's Day

It's not too late! Make an easy cupcake bath bomb for Mother's Day

Spending the time to hand-make a gift for Mother's Day is a really special way to say 'I love you.' Mums especially love home made presents, and ap...

No cash? No worries! We've got a card machine!

No cash? No worries! We've got a card machine!

Life's full of problems. Like when you come across the perfect mother's day present at the farmers' market and you've spent all your cash on herita...