New Year’s Detox With Lavender

The botanical name for lavender, ‘lavandula’, comes from the latin ‘lavare’, meaning ‘to wash’ as it was used in Roman Bath Houses to scent and purify the water. So with the oncoming New Year and the ubiquitous need for a detox after the somewhat over-indulgent festive period, maybe we should be taking guidance from our Roman ancestors… Read more »

Eucalyptus Oil For Hair Loss

There are various applications for the delightful drop produced from our locally grown Jersey eucalyptus. While many associate its primary use with alleviating coughs, colds, and congestion, it is also highly beneficial for hair and scalp care, playing a role in preventing or slowing down hair loss. Hair loss can result from multiple factors, including… Read more »

Can Lavender Cure Your Hayfever?

Hayfever is one of the most common allergic reactions, with an estimated 13 million people in the UK suffering from symptoms including; sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes. Hayfever is caused by someone having an allergic reaction to pollen which is a fine powder released by plants as part of their reproductive cycle. It… Read more »

Lavender Oil For Scar Healing

Amongst the many amazing uses for our lovely home-distilled lavender oil is its efficacy in wound and scar healing. It is said that the ability of lavender to promote faster healing was first discovered when a scientist burnt his hand in a lab and immediately plunged into a beaker of lavender to cool it. He… Read more »

Lavender Panna Cotta Recipe

While spring is gradually making its presence felt on the picturesque island of Jersey, with the first signs of green shoots emerging and the days stretching longer, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the dawn of a new year with a delightful lavender-infused dessert – Lavender Panna Cotta. Panna Cotta, translating to ‘cooked cream’ in… Read more »

Lavender Spritz – Your Holiday Essential

Here at the Jersey Lavender Farm we love lavender. And we are also great fans of sharing our love of this wonderful plant and all that comes from it, even if sometimes we may steer towards the somewhat over-enthusiast sharing! However, recently for once it wasn’t us banging on about the joy of lavender but… Read more »

How To Distil Essential Oils

The extraction and distillation processes significantly impact the quality of essential oils. We take pride in offering pure and natural oils, with our distillation method playing a pivotal role in achieving this standard. Steam Distillation The most widely employed method for extracting aromatic compounds or essential oils from plants is steam distillation. This gentle process… Read more »

Homemade Lavender Christmas Decor

It may only be November, and yes, it definitely is too early to start playing Christmas songs, but it’s definitely not too early to start thinking about Christmas. Getting a head start on your Christmas shopping can mean that you get to avoid the last-minute rush (and get to feel delightfully smug when all around… Read more »

Lavender Christmas Gift Guide For Her

Spoil a lucky lady this festive season with our unique range of gift ideas. Whether she’s your wife, girlfriend, sister, auntie, or best friend, let our handy Christmas Gift Guide be your go-to list for inspiration, so you don’t have to worry about rushing around the shops on Christmas Eve this year. From gift sets… Read more »

Lavender Christmas Gift Guide For Him

With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to find gifts to show just how much you care about that special someone. Be it your husband, boyfriend, brother or uncle, our Christmas Gift Guide offers inspiring ideas, from cologne and cooking ingredients to our popular farm tour. We’ve got something to suit everyone, so finding the right… Read more »