Seafoam Lavender Blog — From the Garden

Gardening

What can I do with my lavender flowers?

Gardening

What can I do with my lavender flowers?

It’s late July, and it’s a busy time for us, as we bring in our harvest. We harvest in successive stages, so that we can make full use of the flowe...

Lavender Recipes

Recipe: Steeped Lavender Flower Water

If you've already made your first dried lavender bud bouquet, and you feel ready to level up, another simple and versatile use for lavender is stee...

Gardening

How to Harvest a Lavender Bouquet

Let's start with the basics: making a lavender bouquet. When's the best time to harvest? Usually when the lavender is in the late budding stage, w...

Plant Care

Lavender Seedling Care

All of the lavender seedlings we sell here at Seafoam Lavender are perennials that are suitable to grow in Nova Scotia with little maintenance requ...

Lavender Recipes

Recipe: Lavender Valentine Sandwich Cookies

A family favourite, this dreamy cookie recipe is not for the faint of heart, as you will need to prepare and chill the dough ahead of time, roll a...

Gardening

Seasonal Lavender Plant Care: Autumn & Winter

This time of year, many folks ask us, "What do I do with my lavender plants before the winter?" The great news (for those in cold climates) is: abs...

Lifestyle

Seafoam Lavender Gift Ideas to Fit Your Budget

Finding a thoughtful, meaningful gift and sticking to your budget can be a difficult task in any year, but the challenges of 2020 and the COVID-19 ...

Gardening

Transplanting Lavender

Did you know that mature lavender plants are very easy to move to a new location? In spring and early summer, lavender are very tolerant of being t...

Gardening

Seasonal Lavender Plant Care: Spring

There are several important plant care activities to do during the spring to prepare for the best possible growing season and flowering season of y...

Lavender Recipes

Recipe: Lavender & Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

This scone mix is oh-so-easy to whip up! Lavender pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart flavours of lemon and blueberry. The scones make the perf...

Gardening

Gardening for Pollinators in Nova Scotia

Many plants that we use for food and other products require pollination for a successful harvest. By providing pollinators with food and safe space...

Lifestyle

A Very Lavender Valentine's Day

When planning a Valentine's Day for your special someone, lavender's romantic aesthetic, scent, and flavour can help set the mood!

Gardening

Plan Your Lavender Garden

Lavender is a tough and dependable plant, but it is very particular about growing conditions (especially when first established). Here are our top...

About Our Lavender Blog

The Seafoam Lavender Blog is the perfect place to learn more about lavender! Our guides will show you how to take care of your lavender plants, and our recipes will help you put this versatile herb to use. Be sure to check out our gardening tips, too, for information on growing lavender and other herbs.