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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.

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