As much as we love a traditional Christmas door wreath featuring the classic combinations of red-berried holly and glistening evergreen sprigs of spruce and ivy, there is an increasing trend towards slightly less conventional wreaths. There are some lovely examples that combine the traditional idea of a door wreath with either other classic Christmas items… Read more »
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 »
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 »
There are thought to be 35 different species of lavender (all from the genus lavandula). Here on the Jersey Lavender Farm we grow 2 of them, lavandula angustifolia (often known as English Lavender) and lavandula x intermedia (Lavandin or hybrid lavender). There are numerous varieties of both English Lavender (such as Hidcote, Munstead, Peter Pan and Royal… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
As the weather starts to turn colder, the inevitable first round of winter coughs, colds, and flu start appearing. But rather than immediately heading for your local pharmacy to stock up on expensive, chemically synthesized cold and flu remedies, why not see if you can treat your cold naturally using a few drops of some… Read more »
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