We’re now between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice when the first chill is in the air, and the trees look as if on fire with red, gold and yellow leaves. Dry, crinkly leaves lie on the ground, don’t you love that sensation of swishing through them, listening to the rustle? The… Read more »
Last weekend heralded a new moon, a partial solar eclipse and Mabon, the autumn equinox! Were you out and about, enjoying the landscape where you live? The equinox balances the hours of light and darkness, and the ancient festival of Mabon celebrates the abundance of the season. Here at Jersey Lavender the farm is winding… Read more »
The Jersey Lavender season is winding down, lavender oil distilled, along with bay laurel. Lavender flowers gathered, they need to be dry for bags, and culinary uses. Hand-made lavender bags – instructions… To make bags, the best time to cut the seed heads is when the lavender flowers are over and the seeds are… Read more »
Traditionally 1st August is the first day of the harvest season, however we have been harvesting lavender since early to mid-July, to distil our essential oil for this year. The hot weather brought on a beautiful display in the lavender fields and wild meadows, as you can see in contrast with the golden grasses…. Read more »
The Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year has passed, and with it the harvest season begins at Jersey Lavender. The plants need to be in full bloom to extract the best oil. Each day, more flowers appear, and with the long, hot summer days and occasional night rain, the lavender fields become more… Read more »
In the fields, the waving heads of lavender are beginning to show their true colours. The spring weather has been exceptionally warm and dry, the lavender plants love warmth and dry conditions, with a sprinkling of rain! The new plantings are coming on, it’s good to see the regeneration begin to happen. The farm has… Read more »
The new season begins, Jersey Lavender opens in alignment with Beltane, the ancient festival in early May that marks the mid-point of springtime, between the Spring equinox and the Summer Solstice. The wheel of the year has shifted, the energy of the season has clearly changed, with longer days, and warmth in the air…. Read more »
As the Sun grows in strength, life begins to return to the land. Shoots appear on the trees, daffodils, primroses, violets adorn the hedgerows with bright colour. Birdsong announces the coming of Spring, sweeping away Winter’s blanket of silence. The wildlife is busy collecting and gathering material for creating nests and burrows to birth their… Read more »
News from the farm…the sun is shining, and the storms of winter have abated! With the new moon today, and Imbolc passed last month, (a traditional marker of the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox), there is a lot of activity in the fields with new planting of lavender to regenerate… Read more »
With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to find gifts to show just how much you care about that special someone. Be it your husband, boyfriend, brother or uncle, our Christmas Gift Guide offers inspiring ideas, from cologne and cooking ingredients to our popular farm tour. We’ve got something to suit everyone, so finding the right… Read more »
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