Not every garden has the luxury of space. That doesn’t mean you need to compromise on what you grow, only how you grow it. Lavender, with...

At Garden Gate Lavender , the rows of purple blooms and the soft hum of bees might suggest acres of countryside. But what if the only...

At Garden Gate Lavender, structure always comes before bloom. Our fields might look relaxed, but every bed is built with intention - from the soil to the stone. The same goes for the raised beds in your garden. It’s not about trying something trendy. It’s about doing what works, long-term.

It is Saturday, not just any Saturday but a Saturday that I have entirely off.  I usually work my “off farm” job on Saturdays and very seldom get it off. But it is the 4th of July holiday weekend, and everyone has had plans so here I am on a Saturday with the day off.

Most people start with containers, raised beds, or bags of potting mix. Those methods work, especially in tight spaces. But if you have a piece of land, even a modest one, planting directly in the ground opens up different possibilities. It asks for more patience, but it also gives you a deeper relationship with the soil under your feet.

It is the change of the seasons where winter melts into spring, and while we eagerly look forward to the fresh air and the promise of...

There’s a moment every spring when I step into the coop, basket in hand, and realize, I need a bigger basket.

The snow has melted, the rain has softened the earth, and the air carries the promise of new growth. It’s finally that time of year when...

There’s nothing quite as disheartening as seeing a loved one suffer from a persistent cough. The discomfort, the sleepless nights, and...

The first snowfall brings a quiet joy, made even sweeter with a cup of lavender hot chocolate.

Fall on our lavender farm has its own kind of magic. It’s a special time for my family and me, filled with work, connection, and a deep...

How the pandemic affected our farm hours