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 »
The process is a fairly straightforward one, though many seem pretty mystified by it. In many respects Lavender Oil distillation hasn’t changed for centuries. It’s also not too different from the distillation of alcohol: relying on the same principles! At the peak of our lavender harvest we usually do 4 distillations each day in our two… Read more »
Hooray! Wedding season is upon us! Now, if you’re like me then you’ll like nothing better than a good blub whilst the happy couple ties the knot and then a nice meal and a monster party to follow. Yes, weddings are a wonderful way to spend your time. But have you ever considered the use… Read more »
I’m often asked by prospective lavender farmers about harvesting lavender plants, and how it’s done. The fact is, there is no “right method”. A huge amount depends on the average of lavender that you have, how it is laid out in the fields and what you want to do with it. For us at the… Read more »
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