Lavender is available as a U-pick option (only) from our production field in Seafoam, Nova Scotia, for a period of about ten days, usually sometime in mid-July.  That is an approximate window, as a number of factors (especially spring weather conditions…precipitation, sunshine, temperature, etc.) affect availability and timelines.  Please follow postings on our Facebook page for the latest information about U-Pick operations.

The short answer to this question is: regrettably no, we do not sell lavender bouquets.  This is due to a number of reasons, first and foremost is the lavender we harvest ourselves is needed to make our products.  With only about a two- to three-week window to harvest all the lavender buds and blossoms needed for a year's worth of production, we are in "full-bore" mode from sunrise to sunset harvesting as much lavender as possible to transform into our 67+ finished products.  HOWEVER, we invite you to join us during the harvest season to pick your very own bouquets. 

Generally no — unless there happen to be some plants in bloom during the U-Pick.  Harvesting outside the ten-day window of the U-Pick is by exception only (please contact us to find out if this is possible). Also: unfortunately, lavender blossoms are extremely perishable (stems last for only one or two days after they've been picked).  As an alternative to fresh flowers, we strongly urge you to harvest BUD bouquets and dry them (we tell you how to do this -- it's easy!).  Bud bouquets take about one week to dry.

We invite the public to harvest their own lavender bouquets.  It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to harvest a one-inch bouquet. We supply everything you need:  scissors, harvesting instructions, a measuring tool, etc.  We charge based on the size of the bouquet you harvest ($5.00 + tax per one-inch bouquet, as measured at the base of the stems).  Please see our July 18th, 2019 Facebook posting for a more detailed explanation of how the U-Pick works (prices, etc).

Yes, our products are made with plant-, mineral-, honey bee (apiary)-, or dairy-derived ingredients.  We use lavender and witch hazel as natural preservatives.  And we never use synthetic perfumes or suspected carcinogens (such as parabens or SLS).

Seafoam Lavender Company uses plant-derived ingredients in all of our products. We do not use any ingredients or by-products made from killed animals. We do use locally-sourced ingredients made by animals such as beeswax, honey, butter, and goat's milk in some of our products. Our products have not been tested on animals.

This page contains a list of products which are made with only plant-derived ingredients.

We colour our soaps with ultramarine, which is derived from charcoal, sulfur, and kaolin clay (and sometimes sand is also added). These natural minerals are baked under extreme high heat to produce a fine powder which (depending on the ratio of ingredients) produces various shades of green, blue, and purple.

We add a very small quantity of "coarse" titanium dioxide, a naturally-occurring, white mineral which reflects the rays of the sun.  Coarse titanium dioxide is safe and effective at deflecting and absorbing ultraviolet (UV) light and protecting the skin. 

These products have not been tested to determine their SPF rating, so therefore we do not make any specific SPF claims.

Culinary and household products have no established expiration date, nor do the essential oils or sprays, as long as they are stored away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Creams and lotions, on the other hand, should be used within one year after purchase (or one year after you break the internal product safety seal, whichever comes first) to ensure optimum freshness.

If you are located in Canada, the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand and you receive an error message at checkout that reads, 'This order can’t be shipped to your location. Contact the store for more information.' and/or 'We don’t offer shipping to [your province or state].', you probably have an item(s) in your cart which is available for local pickup only. The most frequent culprits are plants (and seeds for Australia and New Zealand). Removing those items from your cart will allow you to complete checkout. Thank you for understanding!

Shipping is a flat-rate of CAD$18 + applicable sales tax to any destination in Canada, regardless of size or weight of the parcel.  Shipping to international destinations is calculated by our website to give you the best rate available.

If you wish to return a product, please contact us immediately after receiving your order to discuss. We're sorry, but culinary products cannot be returned under any circumstances. 

Unless other arrangements are made prior to shipping, all orders are sent via Canada Post ground service. 

We ship to Canada, the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand at this time.

We accept all major credit cards, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Interac E-Transfer (Canada only) when ordering through our website. 

Yes, in Canada we offer free shipping on orders of $80 or more! This discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Unfortunately we are not able to offer free shipping to international destinations at this time.

We try to answer as quickly as possible via email and Facebook Messenger. As a small, family-run business, we have limited availability via phone. If you would like for us to call you, please send an email to lavendercanada@gmail.com with your number and a good time to call.