Creative Ways to Use Fresh Lavender
Due to its soothing aroma and delicate beauty, lavender has long been cherished for its therapeutic properties. From creating stunning floral bouquets to infusing your home with tranquility, this versatile herb offers a myriad of possibilities. Let’s dive into the enchanting world of fresh lavender bundles and explore five creative ways to use lavender that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired!
Love Lavender?
Here are a few good excuses to get yourself a fresh bundle!
1. Having a Party?
Arrange lavender bundle centerpieces, craft a lavender wreath, or add fresh lavender to birthday bundles!
Combining fresh lavender with other complementary flowers makes for a stunning and soothing bouquet.
Not only will they add a touch of elegance to your home or event,
but the calming fragrance of lavender will create a serene atmosphere.
2. Insect Repellant
Lavender possesses natural insect-repelling properties due to its strong scent, which acts as a deterrent for pests.
Its specific compounds are known to repel mosquitoes, flies, and other unwanted bugs effectively.
3. Aromatherapy Sleep Aid
Place a bundle next to your bedside. Research suggests that the scent of lavender can promote better sleep
by reducing anxiety, slowing down the heart rate, and inducing a sense of calmness.
4. Relaxation & Stress Relief
One of the most well-known benefits of lavender is its ability to promote relaxation and alleviate stress.
The scent of lavender has a calming effect on the mind and body, making it a popular choice for
aromatherapy and creating a peaceful environment.
Place bundles in vases around your work space or home and inhale.
5. In The Kitchen
Our hidcote lavender is in bloom and often used as a culinary lavender!
Here’s how to prep it for culinary use:
Harvest a fresh bundle of deep purple sprigs that look like velvet,
then hang them upside down to dry in a dark, well-ventilated space for about 14 days.
When it’s finished drying, destem the lavender, freeze it for 2 days, and then use the blooms in your favorite recipes.
Lavender adds a unique flavor to both sweet and savory dishes.
Culinary-grade lavender can be used in baking, desserts, teas, and various recipes.
Want to know the best place to get fresh lavender? At a U-Pick Experience!
Book your Friday-Monday experience and harvest your own fresh bundle!
Can’t make it out? Order your bundles here.
Embrace the versatility of fresh lavender bundles and indulge in their captivating fragrance and myriad of uses!
You don’t want to miss…
SLO MELTDOWN
at Hambly Farms during Open Farm Days
on Sunday, July 16th!
Order your irresistibly cheesy lunch now and come enjoy it with stunning views. Then, walk the fields and enjoy a U-Pick Experience!
Love Notes…
The farm has been open for almost 2 months already and time sure has sped by!
We’ve met so many incredible people from all around the world. Families, couples, gal pals, and solo travelers.
All bring their own reasons for wanting to spend time here:
Looking for a bit of fresh air
Wanting to learn about a product that makes a difference for them
Needing to gain perspective
Searching for advice on growing their own plants
Celebrating a milestone
Finding a fresh new date night location
When you begin offering something new, there are lots of things you hope for.
But finding out that people come to Hambly Farms for so many different reasons really knocked my socks off.
Thank you for showing up and for supporting our small family farm.
We hope you have been enjoying your experiences and that the lavender you took home
is still bringing you joy and providing sweet memories.
We hope to see you again soon - and don’t forget to tell your family & friends!
