Notes from the farm
Journal
Bloom updates, seasonal stories and news from the fields in Richmond, BC.
Types of Lavender: What the Names Actually Mean
English, French, Spanish, lavandin, true lavender, Grosso, Hidcote. Four of those are species groups, three are marketing, and only one of them belongs in your food. A grower's...
How to Make Lavender Tea — And What to Blend It With
Most bad lavender tea is bad for one of two reasons: the wrong cultivar, or five minutes too long in the pot. Here is the method, the ratios,...
Is Lavender Oil Safe for Dogs and Cats?
Short answer: not the way it is safe for you. We sell lavender essential oil, and we would rather you knew the actual risks to dogs and cats...
How Lavender Oil Is Made — At Home, and On the Farm
Two different things get called lavender oil. One you can make in your kitchen in a fortnight. The other needs a still and a field. Here is how...
What Is a Hydrosol? And How It Differs From Essential Oil
A hydrosol is the water left behind by steam distillation — not watered-down essential oil. Here is what actually happens in the still, and which of the two...
When Does Lavender Bloom in BC? A Grower's Guide
Lavender blooms in BC from mid-June to mid-September, peaking late June to early August. A cultivar-by-cultivar guide from our Richmond fields.
Autumn Gardens at Lavenderland
The summer bloom has passed, but the gardens are still going. What happens on the farm in autumn — harvesting, distilling, and a quiet walk beside the pond.
Visiting Lavenderland: A Guide to Our Richmond Lavender Farm
Planning a first visit to our Richmond lavender farm? Bloom times, opening hours, parking and transit, accessibility, photography rules and everything else worth knowing before you arrive.