The Hambly Lavender Farm Journal
A Little Closer to the Farm
Follow life in our San Miguel fields, discover how we make our handcrafted lavender products, and find useful ways to bring a little calm into your everyday rituals.
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Hambly Lavender Farm Wins Gold for Dutch Mill Lavender Essential Oil
Hambly Lavender Farm was awarded a Gold Medal at the 10th Annual International Lavender Oil & Culinary Competition for its Dutch Mill Lavender Essential Oil — the farm’s very first competition entry. Learn more about Milton Hambly’s distillation process, traditional copper alembic still, and the care that goes into every bottle distilled on the family farm in San Miguel, California.
How to Choose Lavender Essential Oil That is Clean, Natural, and Chemical-Free
Get tips on how to choose the best lavender essential oil and learn how sourcing, growing, harvesting, and processing can affect the safety and benefits of lavender essential oil and skin care products.
5 Cozy Fall Swaps for a Healthier Home
Simple ways to swap everyday products with lavender to minimize your exposure to chemicals, improve your health, and create a sense of calm and relaxation.
Intentional Gift Giving Made Easy with Lavender
Conscious and intentional gift-giving doesn’t have to be a challenge. Shop with Hambly Farms, knowing you are supporting regenerative farming and giving sustainable, all-natural gifts that your recipient will love using.
What’s the Difference: U-Pick or Guided Farm Experience?
What’s the Difference: U-Pick or Guided Farm Experience?
Which Lavender Experience Is Right for You?
At Hambly Farms, visiting the lavender fields is more than a photo opportunity—it’s a chance to reconnect with nature, slow down, and breathe deeply. Whether you're visiting for a peaceful stroll or eager to learn the benefits of lavender, Hambly Farms offers different ways to experience lavender at our regenerative family farm!
Regenerative Agriculture at Hambly Lavender Farms: Growing with Purpose
At Hambly Farms, the beauty you see in our lavender fields is no accident—it’s the result of intentional choices rooted in care for the land and a deep respect for the natural systems that sustain it. Regenerative agriculture isn’t just a trend for us; it’s a long-term commitment to doing better, season after season.
Here are some of the ways we’re putting regenerative principles into practice.
How to Use Lavender Hydrosol to Soothe Dry Skin
A versatile and gentle product derived from distillng lavender. Lavender hydrosol is a natural and calming way to sooth dry, irritated skin year round.
Gina Hambly shares how 200 test plants became nearly 5,000, an award-winning essential oil, a beloved farm, and a seven-year community story.