Is It Impossible to Grow Lavender from Seed? Nope! It is difficult, however not impossible. The reason why lavender is deemed difficult to grow from seed is because it is just “different” to grow from seed than “regular” seeds. People give up too easy. I have spent 4 years seed germinating lavender. My Credentials: I […]
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DIY Lavender Infused Vinegar for Cleaning
Lavender Vinegar Cleaning Recipe Dilutions Make a surface based cleaner in a spray bottle with 1 part lavender infused vinegar and 3 parts lavender hydrosol or distilled water: As a Natural Fabric Softener: Add 1-2 ounces directly to your laundry rinse water. Do not add to your fabric softener dispenser, your rinse water will naturally […]
What time of the year does lavender bloom in Michigan?
When Does Lavender Bloom in Michigan This is a question we often asked at events! The “lavender season” in Michigan lasts about 6 weeks on our farm. Some Michigan lavender farms have “double blooming” lavender plants. Our lavender farm does not have lavender cultivars that are known to have a double bloom. Factors that Impact […]
Is Your Lavender Linen Spray Keeping You Up At Night?
Accidentally Using “Lavandin” Instead of “Lavender” May Keep You Up at Nignt We focus our growing on Lavandula angustifolia or “English” lavender. Many people don’t realize that there is more than one type of “Lavender.” The scent is what everyone thinks of lavender when they think of the calming properties: Floral, Sweet & Subtle. The […]
Southwest Michigan’s ONLY Lavender Blossom Jelly Found Here!
This idea of making “Lavender Blossom Confit” was born in 2022 when our crop went to sudden, early blossom due to a heat wave and drought. We didn’t have the capacity to process all of the blossoms. So when life hands you blossoms, you make confit!
