Lavender in the Garden

Lavender Hill is aptly named for its near 180 lavender plants.

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Although July is harvest-time, throughout the year – even in winter before the snow covers the plants – you can catch the scent of lavender on the breeze – it is heavenly!

freshly cut lavender from Lavender Hill

Freshly cut Lavender is bundled and left to hang to dry for about a week to dryFreshly cut Lavender is bundled and hung upside down and left to dry…then I harvest the dried flowers for use in Lavender Products

The aroma from these lavender buds is heavenly!

The aroma from these lavender buds is heavenly!