These replacement lavender plants were planted the first of June. We do not let them bloom out their first year. We will keep cutting back the buds to force the plant to root and produce more stems. It has to be done.
Learn More6/15/2022 – The lavender long stem as of late this week is now in bloom. Come enjoy the Provence, DillyDilly, Phenomenal and Grosso wands of purple spendor.
Learn MoreJune 2, 2022 Welcome to the opening weekend of Tenderloin Farms Lavender at 6368 St. James Drive, Edwardsville, IL Come pick some lavender, wander the farm, enjoy the wildflowers and shop our baby lavender plants and lavender products. See you soon and yes you can grow lavender in Illinois.
Learn MoreMay 13, 2022 We arrived at the farm today to find mother nature took action. We found a couple hundred fish dead in our big pond due to the lack of oxygen in the water and too many fish. As a result we have a new appreciation of what those fountains do in the ponds. […]
Learn MoreMay 11, 2022 With the delayed spring and crazy temps the bloom of the lavender is running behind from last year. Here is a comparison of this date versus the same date last year.
Learn MoreApril 2022 – Crafting shower steamers to make your shower a bit of a spa. Offering lavender, lemon grass, eucalyptus and peppermint. Place at the bottom of your shower and allow it to dissolve releasing the essential oils.
Learn MoreApril 2022 – A little delayed but we found some warm days with less wind and got the lavender wind fence. It takes an army to take down the pallets and t posts. We have a great family army. Our little 7th generation farmer also had to try his hand at taking down the panels. […]
Learn MoreMarch 2022 – We continue to work on our inventory for our lavender farm reopening. Plenty of Honey Lavender Luffa soap will be available in wonderful colors. Gentle yet a wonderful exfoliant. See you at the farm opening on May28th.
Learn MoreMarch 2022 We are finally seeing signs of spring at the lavender farm. Bulbs are beginning to bloom and a few lavender plants are starting to greenup. Come on spring!!!!
Learn MoreFebruary 2022 – During the winter months we take the time to build our inventory of lavender products. This week we are making lavender candles. They are now curing and will be for sale when our shop reopens for the season.
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