After moving to her farmhouse with her horses, hens, cats and mother, Ruth took inspiration from her beautiful surroundings and started to make soaps in her kitchen. When friends and family started requesting gift packs to give as presents she decided to make a business out of her hobby. Haywood Botanicals are now made in the bright blue, purpose built workshop in the garden and the range now includes not only soaps made using natural ingredients, but moisturising body butters and bath fizzes.