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Hair loss, whether due to aging or medical conditions, is emotionally distressing for many. Alopecia, encompassing various forms of hair loss, has affected millions globally. While some types are challenging to treat, nature’s remedy—lavender essential oil—offers hope. Alopecia is the common term for all forms of hair loss, which can include: — Male- and Female-Pattern… Read more »

OK so we all know that the big wedding anniversary celebrations tend to be reserved for those big round numbers; 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and even 60th! But why should every year not be special? There are traditional gifts and colours for every year from 1 to 100, and even if no-one has actually reached… 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 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 »

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 »

Back pain is an issue that most people will have to deal with at some point in their lives. Although is many cases the pain is not a symptom of a serious or ongoing illness, it can still cause severe discomfort until it is resolved. Back pain is most commonly experienced in the lower back,… 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 »