With its soothing scent and vibrant blooms, lavender is essential to any garden, evoking a sense of tranquillity and beauty. Selecting the suitable lavender variety, from the timeless English lavender to the striking French lavender, and mastering its care will ensure your garden becomes a fragrant haven all year round. It is understanding the lavender… Read more »
A member of the mint family and related to rosemary, sage, and thyme, it’s perhaps not surprising that lavender has been used in cooking for thousands of years. Used by the Romans to flavour fish and Medieval monks to add a floral touch to sweet puddings, over the course of the last century, the use… Read more »
The distinct purple colour and shape of the flowers make lavender instantly recognisable and a staple in an English garden. It has a beautiful aroma, enhances any garden, is used for essential oils and potpourri and is dried for therapeutic and decorative purposes. However, there are many types of lavender, so it is essential to… Read more »
The nights are beginning to draw in and there is a definite nip in the air in the mornings. Yes, it’s just beginning to look like autumn. Autumn is one of our very favourite seasons here on the Jersey Lavender Farm, after the hectic harvest season is over, we can get down to the business… Read more »
Essential oils are highly concentrated and volatile plant extracts that, despite being totally natural, can offer a versatile range of benefits. There is a wide range of essential oils on the market, each offering their own benefits and uses. Let’s take a look at what some of our favourite essential oils can be used for…… Read more »
In classical times, rosemary was seen as a sacred plant and was used in and around temples. It was also used during wedding ceremonies, food preparation, cosmetic care, and medicinal herbal care. The rosemary plant and its extract were also used by the ancient Egyptian civilization as incense. Also, during the Middle Ages, rosemary was… Read more »
Lavender essential oil can be used around the home in many ways and it can be used in your beauty regime but more practically, it has well documented medicinal value too. There are many medicinal benefits and uses of lavender essential oil and our high-quality Jersey farm-grown oil can be used in any of the… Read more »
So much has been written about the amazing properties of – its ability to calm the nerves, aid relaxation, help give you a good night’s sleep, as well as its healing benefits. Well I thought I’d do my best to write something about what is actually in lavender oil. Be warned, there’s no dramatic “tah-dah,… Read more »
Let’s have a candid moment about the title of this post – yes, it might seem a bit whimsical, but addressing the concept of “bad soil” is crucial. In reality, there’s no inherently bad soil; it’s more about finding the right match for your plants. Fortunately, most soil types can be enhanced with a few… Read more »
Acne can be a very distressing condition for anyone who suffers from it and can not only be painful but can also lead to low self-esteem. Many sufferers can feel somewhat bombarded by the range of treatments available, ranging from cosmetic treatments, over the counter remedies to prescription therapies. And finding the correct one for… Read more »
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