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 »
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 »
One of the many amazing uses of lavender essential oil is its ability to be used to treat minor burns and scalds. It is believed that lavender oil was first used to treat burns in 1928 by the ‘founder of aromatherapy’, Rene Gattefosse. In his book, ‘Aromatherapie’ Gattefosse chronicles suffering a burn to his arm… Read more »
Introduction Lavender oil is a mesmerising and versatile essential oil that has been a cherished natural remedy for centuries. This aromatic oil is an alluring option for enhancing skin health and beauty due to its many therapeutic benefits. Nevertheless, lavender oil is a potent substance and requires correct handling to avoid any potential risks. Therefore,… Read more »
Lavender makes a wonderful gift at Christmas time as it’s so versatile and if you want to present your family and friends with heartfelt homemade gifts, a little bit of lavender can be a wonderful way of doing so. Below are four great homemade lavender gifts you can make this Christmas time. Lavender Hearts Simple… Read more »
Indulge in the soothing and delightful world of lavender with our Lavender Cheesecake recipe. This unique twist on a classic dessert will transport your taste buds to a garden of fragrant lavender blooms, offering a harmonious blend of floral and creamy flavours. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting your culinary journey, our Lavender… Read more »
Homemade shampoo is a great way of ensuring you only put natural and fresh ingredients on your hair. Rosemary has many hair and scalp enriching properties which makes it a great choice for shampoo, and it also smells fantastic and blends with ease with other ingredients. Making your own rosemary shampoo isn’t too difficult at… Read more »
Unfortunately, as with so many things in life these days, you don’t always get what you pay for. The trade-in counterfeit goods are growing at an alarming rate and in 2012 in Europe alone, almost 40 million products were detained by EU customs with an estimated value of c. €1bn – and these were only… Read more »
We may not be quite there, but here on the wonderful Channel Island of Jersey, Spring finally feels like it’s beginning to…well…spring! It has been wonderful to be able to throw open the windows of our lovely lavender farm house and get some of that fresh Channel Island air blowing the cobwebs away. And in… Read more »
These days Halloween is a really fun time of year; dressing up, Halloween parties, carving pumpkins are all great traditions. And don’t think that lavender can’t play a part in this too. How about spoiling your ‘Trick or Treaters’ with a square of lavender fudge, a homemade lavender scone, a shard of lavender shortbread or… Read more »
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