Following the bloom
May 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 MoreAromatic Shower Steamers
April 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 MoreWinter wind fence coming down
April 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 MoreLuffa Soap Making in full swing
March 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 MoreSigns of Spring 2022
March 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 MoreCandle Making continues
February 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.
Learn MoreU-Pick Lavender\Farm Visit Dates Announced
Our Lavender Farm in Edwardsville, IL is set to Open on May 28, 2022 and will run all the way through the fourth of July weekend. We are open on the weekends only. Sorry everyone but it is a farm with lots to do. Join us as the English Lavender blooms first and then the […]
Learn MoreBaby Lavender Plants
It is 19 degrees outside but the young lavender plants we started in September from a single cutting are growing rapidly. We will move them to the greenhouse in late March and they will be available for sale when we open for the season which is tentatively set as May 28,2022. All depends on spring […]
Learn MoreOur Lavender Farm in 10″ of Snow
February 3-4 2022 A major snow storm for the Edwardsville, IL area was inbound this week and it did leaves it mark. A day after the snow, finally got out to the lavender almost getting stuck in the driveway. It was way deeper than 10 inches. We are currently having some very cold weather but […]
Learn MoreLavender Raisin Banana Bread
January, 2021 Decided to think out of the box and added some lavender while making Raisin Banana Bread. Dropped in a teaspoon of our dried Dilly Dilly for each loaf. Provided a hint of lavender and quite a delicious taste. The recipe I have used for many years 1.75 cups of flour 2/3 cup sugar(I […]
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