The process of shipping our dried lavender flowers to the United States has changed with new tariffs put in place by the American government. The tariffs on Canadian goods have increased the cost of importing and exporting certain items, including lavender. These tariffs affect shipping costs, which are now higher for orders sent across the border. Customers in Canada do…
Cold-pressed oils are not your average bear. Oftentimes, cold-pressed oils are more potent, present better health benefits, and are purer than other oils. While their cost is certainly higher, it’s worth it to pay the extra dollar for these quality oils. Cold-pressed oils are the most desirable type for skincare, haircare, and massages. However, they are most commonly used in…
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 to Create a Photo Backdrop Using Dried Lavender Bundles It’s wedding season! Fun fact: the majority of our lavender flies off the shelves to eager couples preparing to tie the knot. Most couples use lavender mixed in with fresh seasonal blooms for their big day. Some couples are inclined to get more creative with their dried lavender bundles. To…
Lavender and lavender oil has many different health benefits, and one of them is skin care. There are many different benefits of lavender essential oil for skin, and in this article we’re going to break down each one. Acne Treatment Pure lavender oil is one of the best natural ingredients you can use for treating acne issues. It has anti-inflammatory…
Cooking with lavender is becoming more and more popular, but you need to be careful how you use it, as it can become overbearing. In this article we are going to discuss the tips and tricks of cooking with lavender, so grab your dried lavender buds and let’s get started! Buy the right product No matter what you’re going to…
Here at McKinley Lavender Farm we do more than just grow the lavender, we also make lavender oil. In this article we are going to explain some of the benefits lavender oil can have on hair growth. Promotes hair growth A study back in 2016 has shown that lavender essential oil can actually grow more hair. These studies showed that…
Buying essential can sometimes be quite expensive, but believe it or not it’s actually quite inexpensive to distill at home. In this article we are going to walk you through how you can make lavender oil at home using steam distillation. What are essential oils? Before we get into the step by step process we’re going to quickly explain what…
If you’re new to harvesting lavender and wondering what you need to do, don’t worry cause we’ve got you covered. Proper pruning and harvesting of lavender ensures the plant will have a longer lifespan, and the plant will keep producing flowers for a very long time. Here is our guide on pruning and harvesting lavender. Prune and harvest when the…
After a long winter here in the Okanagan spring is finally here! That means it’s time to spruce up your home and office space with some beautiful, freshly cut tulips. You may be thinking to yourself, why would a lavender farm write about how to care for tulips? While we do focus primarily on dried lavender and growing dried lavender for…