Jack Miller

The best time to pick and dry lavender is when the flower buds are fully formed but before they fully open, on a dry morning after the dew has evaporated.   If you’ve been wondering when to pick and dry lavender so the buds hold their scent and color, timing really is everything.   Pick … Read more

The best time to plant English lavender outside is in late spring or early summer, once the soil has warmed up and all danger of frost has passed.   That said, early fall can also work beautifully if you live in a warmer climate where the ground stays soft well into October.   You can … Read more

The best time to harvest your lavender is when the flower buds are plump and just beginning to open, but before they are fully in bloom.   That’s really the short answer, and if you remember nothing else, remember this: when to harvest your lavender matters more than almost anything else for getting that strong, … Read more

The best time to harvest lavender in Michigan is typically from late June through early August, depending on the variety you’re growing and the weather conditions that year.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest lavender in Michigan, the short answer is simple: harvest when the buds are swollen but haven’t fully opened yet. … Read more

The best time to harvest lavender for essential oil is in the morning, right after the dew has dried but before the midday heat kicks in.   That window gives you the highest concentration of oils in the buds, which is exactly what you want when you’re harvesting lavender for essential oil.   If you’ve … Read more