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All things lavender, floral and farm is right here!

The McKinley Lavender Farm blog is the place to gather as much information as you can on all things lavender, floral and farm! Here you will find Lavender recipes, gardening tips, news and plants from our blog!  We keep you up to date with recipes, tips and news about one of natures most fascinating and versatile flowering herbs. We also encourage you to give us a follow on Instagram where we often post in real time.  If you’re looking to order wholesale lavender for commercial or industrial please visit our online shop for availability.  We hope you discover something new and inspirational about the multifaceted lavender species.

McKinley Lavender Farm Blog. Recipes, tips, gardening advice and flowers.

Tips & Tricks

How US Tariffs Impact Shipping On Our Dried Lavender Flowers

The process of shipping our dried lavender flowers to the United States has changed with...

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lavender essential oil
Farm Life

What Goes Into a Bottle of Our Lavender Essential Oil

August is distillation season for us at McKinley Lavender Farm. The first crop of lavender...

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Farm Life

Our Guide to Harvesting Lavender

Lavender harvest season is one of the most beautiful and busiest times on our farm....

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Syrup

A Seasonal Reminder that your Starbucks Lavender Drink is Probably Toxic

Spring is on the precipice of our calendars. And, like clockwork, Starbucks has released its...

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A woman clipping lavender in garden Kelowna
Farm Life

5 Reasons to Plant Lavender in Your Kelowna Garden

If you’re starting to give some love to your garden this spring, but are not...

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lavender matcha green tea latte iced
Syrup

Add a Lavender Matcha to Your Spring Beverage Rotation!

Lavender matcha is an excellent drink to add to your spring beverage rotation. Matcha has...

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