Father’s Day is just a couple weeks away! Show how much you care this year by choosing one of our specially crafted Father’s Day gift boxes that will leave your dad forever grateful and inspired by lavender. Whether you are in search of a gift for your father, grandpa, brother, husband, or friend, we have… View more
Lavender Drying Tips By: Korshye Long Director of Agricultural Operations at Lavender Hill Farm How do I dry my lavender? It is best to spread the lavender sprigs out on an old window screen which will ensure proper drying. Make sure the screen is propped up and air flow is able to get above and… View more
Lavender Harvesting Tips By: Korshye Long Director of Agricultural Operations at Lavender Hill Farm When do I harvest my lavender? Harvest the stems when about 40-50% or more of the plant contains buds that have flowered. The key to harvesting at the right time is when you hear lots of busy bees pollinating the open… View more
Lavender Pruning Tips By: Korshye Long Director of Agricultural Operations at Lavender Hill Farm How do I prune my lavender? If you decide to harvest your lavender, wait 2-3 weeks after harvesting the stems to prune your plant. Using a pair of sharp scissors will work unless you have an actual hedge trimmer. The key… View more
Lavender Planting Tips By: Korshye Long Director of Agricultural Operations at Lavender Hill Farm Can I grow my lavender in a pot? You can – but you need a relatively large pot and it is not advised to keep lavender contained. Lavender roots are very similar to tree roots – they grow out horizontally and… View more
The following is an article from the Road Trip section of Pure Michigan. Petoskey Area Culinary Trail View Article Here If there’s one thing we know how to do in northern Michigan, it’s eat! In addition to the numerous restaurants and diners in the area, there are certain “must go” places if you’re a fan… View more
The following is an article from the Farm Life section of Michigan Farmer. Family’s visits to barn leads to ownership Barn Spotlight: Boyne City barn will host a concert series beginning this summer. Jan Corey Arnett | Apr 17, 2018 View Article Here Every now and then, a man will admit that his wife was the impetus… View more
Mother’s Day is almost here! Whether you are a mom for the first time this year, celebrating your mother or spending time with your children, Mother’s Day is always full of family fun. It’s a great time to pause and say thank you to those who raised us; we all have a lot to thank… View more
The first days of 2017 are upon us! Snow and cold blanket Lavender Hill Farm, and our plants have settled in for their much needed winter rest. Hard to believe our first year as new owners is coming to a close. LHF is well prepared for winter. All of the plants have been trimmed in… View more
Our first harvest was remarkable! Our lavender plants loved the very hot, dry summer that Northern Michigan experienced. Earlier than usual, our plants were in glorious ripe bloom and we got to work hand harvesting our plots. The first to be ready was a culinary cultivar “Melissa”. This pale pink almost white lavender which is… View more
