First Year Lavender Field Update : Flower Hill Farm

Hi Flower Friends! It's Nicole from Flower Hill Farm- today I'm showing you the field of lavender I planted this spring. It's definitely surpassing my expectations! The field itself was planted on June 16th.

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[radmilamiljanic]

Next thing you know will be lavender overflow and entire family making lavender sachets:)))

[TheFyffejill]

It looks really good. I live north of you in Canada and I cut my lavender back each year to 3-4 " high. Never gets woody that way always new growth. I cover mine with dried leaves and it has survived for 4 winters. Lavender likes to be on the dry side

[lavendercrowl]

Wowser, most definitely agree with you about the size they have grown.
I'd chalk it up to 3 things, 1... Soil they love. 2....no competition and 3... That black landscape fabric has reflected the warmth back into the soil and lavender loves that!
Something I don't agree on... Do not cut it back. Take all the flowers off now. Do not cover till really cold hut you can get yr hoops ready b4 ground freezes.
The reason not 2 cut it back is all that new growth will help 2 protect the crown and roots. The time 2 trim it back is in the late spring when you start 2 c new growth.
Next yr it will bloom earlier. Those flowers u c now are because of all that goodness of growth and the late warm weather. Lavender can send out some second flush of flowers but skimpy.
I've grown over a hundred lavender plants in yrs. Have 5 shades of purple, white and pink.
My fav light pink one is called Jean Davis. A great Canadian supplier fairly close 2 you in Ontario is Richters Herbs.
Anyway... I notice u just snapped off some Dandelions... If u don't get that whole long tap root it will grow back and be even bigger in its root system next year! 😁
Wish I had a huge field like yrs 2 grow in rows as such.
Are u going 2 sell lavender in bunches. What one of our local lavender business farm does is let people cut their own. They demonstrate how 2 cut and then give them a little wooden mini like ruler that has 2 diff size if holes for one 2 put their stems in so they know how much.

[oranjmusemeyer]

If you have never been to the lavender farms on Maui- you must! I buy my mosquito lotion there every year! It is one of my favorite places, rows and rows of lavender... magical. Their lavender mosquito lotion is amazing and works 100%, if you have ever spent time in the high country jungle you know the mosquitoes are huge and extremely persistent and it's the only thing that works!

[kelseystengel]

LOVE the smell of lavender and sage together!

[rdm]

Cut back ONLY by 1/3 wvery year. Cit back kind of in a point at top. Lookin good!! Munstead my fave. Deep purple.👍

[marylujan]

I dont know what it is about the music you use it's perfect and soothing. And love the hair.

[altheab.]

Oh, Nicole, that lavender is so lush and healthy. I can just imagine what a beautiful sea of purple waves you’ll have next year. It will be breathtaking…..and the fragrance! It will be the perfect place to go when your stressed, exhausted, or feeling a little down. It can be your rejuvenation field. So happy for you. Looking forward to seeing it in its full glory.

[gardengatesopen]

Your soil is soooo yummy!
So I'm not at all surprised the lav is in luv w yur hill !
Who was it that wants to make the lavender products again?
Your cousin?
Your sister?
Well, it's SOMEBODY...
and they must be just
OVER THE MOON
for all that fabulous progress!!!
Nicely done Doll.
Nicely done. 💜 💜 💜

[katebarrett]

Oh Nicole! I grew up weeding our flower beds at home - but that's nothin' compared to what your kids "get to" weed! They will have memories to talk about for sure. Love it!!

[LitlPoot]

what a glorious addition to the Flower Farm ... and how lovely with all that yellow off in the distance - love, love, love !!!!

[kathleenm]

What a joyful surprise with the lavender. Nichole you have more than a green thumb. You have the golden touch. Beautiful. Wish we could smell along with you❤️

[BramptonGardener]

Wow they are really filling in. That will look stunning next summer with the grass rows all nice and neat in between.

[maggidull]

Your lavender makes me envious as I can nor meow lavender in SWFL...and also remembering when I could grow it when living in the Midwest. Oh, the fragrant memories!

[amandaludwig]

gosh, they grow up so fast 😭 lol They look LOVELY and I'm sure the scent is intoxicating!!

[sarahr]

Loved the bumble bee coming in for landing in the one photo! My first year Munstead looks great also. And smells so great!

[maryday]

Lovely, lovely LAVENDER!!!! 👃🏻💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[ElderandOakFarm]

I'm so happy it's doing well! Can't wait to see it in full maturity! So jelly! 😁

[mayfieldmanor]

I love lavender! It is my favourite greenery to use in bouquets. The smell is so amazing. Your field is looking awesome!

[jeanniehall]

Love the velvety look to that one lavender