Planning a trip to visit Northern Michigan can be a lot of work. You have to figure out where to go, where to stay, what to do, where to eat, etc. Let us help you start planning for your up and coming trip by giving you some suggestions on where to stay near Lavender Hill… View more
With summer officially underway, it means everyone wants to spend more time outside. The sun is shining, the air is warm, and the camp fires are lit. However, this also means that the bugs are out! Protect your family and pets against the pesky bugs this summer with Lavender Hill Farm’s Deepwoods Essentials spray. Deepwoods… View more
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 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
