How the Heat Dome Affected This Year’s Lavender For Sale?
Late last June, the Pacific Northwest region experienced what is called a heat dome. This extraordinary event caused irreparable damage to many crops and farmland throughout the affected areas. Because of this, we are now seeing the long-term effects of last year’s heat dome. 2021’s record-setting temperatures have certainly had an impact on this year’s lavender for sale. Find out…
How to Cut Lavender Bundles Like a Pro!
Have you ever wondered how to cut lavender into the gorgeous bundles that you find at your farmers’ markets? You’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions we get at McKinley Lavender Farm in Kelowna, BC. We’ve finally found some time in between harvesting and bundling to create an easy video to show you how to do…
How big are your lavender bundles?
How big are your lavender bundles? This is the most commonly asked question that we get asked at McKinley Lavender Farm in Kelowna. Everybody wants to know just how big our bundles of fresh and dried lavender are. First of all, the easy answer is big. But, we know that doesn’t help when you’re planning for tablescapes, wedding walls, and…
Summer Harvest Nearly Complete
It’s been a hot one here in Kelowna and to beat the heat we have been up and in the field harvesting early – as in 5am early, so that we can still get to our other “chores” that have to be done to keep things looking good. Farming is not for the weak – of heart, knees, sleep or…