Lavender Field Notes
Practical growing guidance, cultivar observations, seasonal farm work and lavender ideas—written by people who actually grow it.
Start here fall
Prepare your lavender plants for winter by following seasonal and zone-specific guidelines. Learn how to protect your lavender in USDA zones 3 through 10, including pruning, watering, and mulch advice tailored to your climate.
Read the complete field note : Getting Lavender Ready for Winter, Zone by Zone
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Recipes
No baking, just building. Farm stand Cherry and Blueberry Small Pies, Lavender Brownies and sparkly Lavender Rock Candy fill a big board with purple, black and orange treats....
Read this field note : Halloween Party Pie and Brownie Board
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Your lavender plants have arrived from Great Lakes Lavender Farm. Learn how to check, water, and acclimate them step-by-step during their first week to set them up for...
Read this field note : First Week Care for Shipped Lavender Plants: A Day-by-Day Guide
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Wondering if October is too late to plant lavender in Michigan’s zones 5 and 6? Learn how soil temperature, root growth, and planting methods affect your lavender’s success...
Read this field note : Can You Plant Lavender in October in Zones 5–6? What Gardeners Should Know
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How to grow Grosso lavender in the Great Lakes region: planting, watering, pruning without cutting into old wood, harvesting and getting it through winter.
Read this field note : Growing Grosso Lavender Plants
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Easy lavender gifts to make before the holidays: sachets, bath salts, a dried lavender wreath and candles, with what you'll need and how to keep them smelling fresh.
Read this field note : Lavender Gifts to Make Before the Holidays
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Discover expert guidance from Great Lakes Lavender Farm on how to plan and prepare your lavender bed in the fall for a thriving garden next year. Learn timing,...
Read this field note : Planning Next Year's Lavender Bed This Fall: Expert Tips from Great Lakes Lavender Farm
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Learn expert tips from Great Lakes Lavender Farm on how to protect and prepare your lavender plants to thrive through the challenging cold winter months common in the...
Read this field note : Preparing Your Lavender for Harsh Great Lakes Winters
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Discover how to successfully grow Lavandula grosso, a robust and fragrant lavender variety, with guidance from Great Lakes Lavender Farm. Learn about ideal planting conditions, care techniques, and...
Read this field note : Growing Lavandula Grosso: Expert Tips from Great Lakes Lavender Farm
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Discover how Great Lakes Lavender Farm blends the calming charm of lavender with the spooky spirit of Halloween. Learn practical tips for growing lavender, creative Halloween decor ideas...
Read this field note : Celebrate Halloween with Lavender at Great Lakes Lavender Farm
New since your last visitRecipes
No standing at the griddle flipping one pancake at a time. Pour the batter into a sheet pan, scatter on blueberries, bake and cut into squares. Eat half...
Read this field note : Sheet Pan Blueberry Lavender Pancakes
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Dim the lights, pick the movie and set down a board with a little bit of everything. Salty popcorn, cheese, fruit and a pile of farm-stand treats mean...
Read this field note : Friday Movie Night Lavender Snack BoardFall in the farm kitchen
Recipes for this season and the holidays ahead. New picks every week.
Uses: Lavender Brownie, Lavender Hot Chocolate Mix, Lavender Rock Candy
Uses: Lavender Drink Bombs, Lavender Ground Coffee, Lavender Honey Sticks
Uses: Lavender Cookie Mix, Lavender Drink Bombs, Lavender Extract
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