Lavender Hill

Love Her With Lavender

2012-02-10T16:47:00.000-08:00

Our gift shop is open this weekend so all you Sweeties that have Ladies that LOVE LAVENDER can find the perfect gift. Friday 10th: 11-4pm Saturday 11th: 11-4pm Monday 13th: 12-6pm Tuesday 14th: 11-4pm ~ Hearts are hung all around the shop ~ Some are covered in lavender, (tutorial coming soon) Some are filled with lavender, Some are decorated with lavender ribbon.And some are just hanging around

Valentine's Sale

2012-02-01T08:33:00.000-08:00

Visit any one of our shops to find this sale:Aunt Elsie's - West JordanThe English Garden - Salt Lake CityWisebird Bookery - South OgdenGreen The World - Ogden's Historic 25th St.Ogden Nature Center - Ogden. ~And don't forget our Lavender Hill Gift Shop will be open the following dates in February: Friday 10th: 11-4pm Saturday 11th: 11-4pm Monday 13th: 12-6pm Tuesday 14th: 11-4pm Make it a date

Friends In The Making - Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T09:47:00.000-08:00

We have this idea that when you come out to our home, visit us at the market or stroll through our gardens that we are starting to building a long term friendship. Wonderful emails and visits like the one below reaffirms our thought. Thank you all for your support throughout the past year. We are looking forward to a Blossoming 2012! Happy New Year! "Connie and I took a lovely winter drive

Lavender Chocolate Fudge - from Meals.com

2011-12-31T10:37:00.000-08:00

Recipe courtesy of meals.com ~ I have yet to make this myself, but I just had to share. I did modify the amount of lavender used. This recipe called for 1 tablespoon of culinary lavender (which is WAY to much) to 1 teaspoon culinary lavender ~ Lavender Chocolate Fudge7 This looks Yummy! View Larger ImageTry this

December - Farmer's Almanac

2011-12-31T09:47:00.000-08:00

December 1 - Stake young trees 3 - Make jams and jellies for gifts 4 - Move houseplants from cold windows 5 - Spray for peach leaf curl 6 - Order seeds packets for gifts 9 - Cover plants with mulch as needed 10 - Repair holes in gutters 11 - Make Christmas wreaths 12 - Clean and organize garden shed 13 - Make pomander balls 16 - Buy a living tree 17 - Pick pine boughs for garland 18 - Break up

November - Farmer's Almanac

2011-12-31T09:31:00.000-08:00

November 1 - All Saints' Day 2 - General Election Day 3 - Protect roots in cold climates 4 - Dig dahlias, store in potting soil 6 - Force bulbs for indoor use 7 - Daylight Savings Time ends 8 - Mulch asparagus with oak leaves 9 - Turn compost piles regularly 10 - Prepare and freeze pumpkin for pies 11 - Veterans Day 12 - Prune deciduous hedges 14 - Harvest leeks that are ready 15 - America

October - Farmer's Almanac

2011-12-31T09:11:00.000-08:00

October 2 - Prepare to frost protect tomatoes 3 - Clean up spent veggie beds 4 - Supreme Court begins session 5 - Get winter row covers ready 6 - Take stem cuttings of mums 7 - Rake up debris around fruit trees 8 - Drain and close irrigation systems 9 - Dig and divide perennials 10 - Plant garlic 11 - Columbus Day 12 - Sow green manure seed on bare ground 13 - Plant trees and shrubs 14 - Spade

September - Farmer's Almanac

2011-12-31T08:53:00.000-08:00

September 1 - World War II began, 1939 2 - Start canning tomatoes 3 - American Revolution ends, 1783 4 - Harvest potatoes when tops die down 5 - Continental Congress first met, 1774 6 - Labor Day 7 - Pick pears before they ripen 8 - Lift onions and dry 10 - Control woody aphids on apple trees 11 - Terrorist attacks in U.S., 2001 12 - Grandparents Day 13 - Make grape juice and freeze 15 -

January - Farmer's Almanac

2011-12-31T08:23:00.000-08:00

January 1 - Happy New Year's Day 2 - Happy "Mew" year for Cats Day 3 - Quadrantid Meteor Shower 4 - Chip Christmas trees for mulch 5 - Twelfth Night 7 - Check tool sand replace as needed 8 - Air-layer leggy houseplants 9 - Order seed catalogs 10 - Make sure birds have water, feed 11 - Clean out gutters 12 - Make jam from fruit in freezer 13 - Old New Year's Eve in Russia 14 - Annular Eclipse of

Welcome to our little Lavender Hill Gift Shop

2011-12-12T20:35:00.000-08:00

This year we opened our shop December 5th-10th. It was a week full of friends, Lavender Hot Chocolate and things for the Holidays. Our Holiday Decor...Lavender twinkle lights lit the shop. There were Par rum-pum-pum-purple ornaments.And even a purple partridge in our purple pear tree.A few of our products...Yummy Lavender TeaLavender SoapNow available in our new guest size. Lavender Massage Oil

It's almost December...and great things happen in December.

2011-11-28T13:23:00.000-08:00

#1: Ogden Nature Center's Open House.Dec 3, 2011"Join us from 9-4 on Saturday, December 3 for our annual Holiday Open House. As always, fresh, evergreen holiday swags, wreaths and centerpieces will be for sale. Come early for the best selection! Volunteers will offer free gift wrapping with a natural flair and serve up hot cocoa. This year's Open House will feature local artists and a bake sale

Logan Novemberfest 2011: Lavender Hill will be there!

2011-11-22T18:21:00.000-08:00

Wear your mittens, prepare your vehicles for snow and come on over for some great entertainment and Holiday shopping. November 25th & 26th, 2011.Friday: 10:00 - 6:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 - 6:00 PM "Welcome to the NOVEMBERFEST ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR, INC.! This show was established in 1984 and is a much anticipated event throughout the year. Since the fair is held over the Thanksgiving weekend, it

Kottage Kupboard - Candy Cane Lane - Picture Update

2011-11-17T11:36:00.000-08:00

Holiday Boutique Time! Here it is, our display for Kottage Kupboard. We did the layout a little bit different this time. The guests can actually step into our booth instead of walking around it. We shall see how it goes. All of our lavender goodies. Lotion, Mist, Oil, Tea, Soap, Cuticle Balm and don't forget Massage Oil. Bath Salt, Dryer Bags, Lavender Syrup (yumm) and my Lavender Wands.

New Locations for the HO-Ho-Holidays

2011-11-16T07:50:00.000-08:00

To make Christmas shopping a little easier this year we are participating in a number of boutiques (Candy Cane Lane this week) and we have set up two new displays. Roots Salon in Morgan and The Ogden Nature Center in North Ogden. ~ Ogden Nature Center ~Beautiful buildings which they hold yoga classes, children's educational programs and private occasions. Trails for walking and exploring. Bird

Kottage Kupboard: Candy Cane Lane

2011-11-16T07:35:00.000-08:00

STARTS TODAY! This is an indoor boutique held at the Golden Spike Arena. So you don't have to worry about being cold. 1000 N. 1200 W. Ogden, Utah. 84404 November 16- 19, 2011 Wednesday: 1-8pmNo strollers between 1-5, they are welcome the rest of the show. Thursday & Friday: 10 am - 8 pmSatuday: 10 am - 4 pm To learn more about this boutiqe visit thier website. Kottage KupboardOr follow them

Farmer's Markets End

2011-11-13T17:00:00.000-08:00

~ Ogden 25th Street Last Day ~ The closing date for Ogden's Farmers Market is usually Sept 24th at the Harvest Moon Festival. However this year, because the season was so late, they extended it to the end of Oct. Because of scheduling we couldn't attend in Oct. Our last market was the Harvest Moon Festival. Here are a couple of pictures. It was a chilly morning. But it warmed up quick. Bike

Pineview Trading Company Grand Opening

2011-11-03T09:22:00.000-07:00

TONIGHT!Thursday, November 3rd, 5pm-8pmCome meet the local artisans and buisnesses that will be showcased throught the store. Refreshments will be served. 5522 East 2200 North, Old Town Eden, (801) 745-0777 ~There is home decor for the Holidays. Kevin Parson's Beautiful Pottery. Pine bed frames, Suede Bed Sets, Cow Hide Rugs, Amazing quilted headboards...and much more. Don't Forget, Lavender

Ski Bum Garage Dance - Nov 19th

2011-10-29T09:01:00.000-07:00

Save the Date! November 19th 2011, 6:30pm "Dance up a Snow Storm" to live music from the Scotty Haze Band. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit one of the following:*SheJumps*Utah Avalanche Center*Weber County Sheriff's Search & Rescue For more information and to purchase tickets $17 now $20 after Nov 14th. Click HERE The dance will be held at The Funky Garage at 9190 E. 100 S.

America Red Cross Dinner Gala at Snowbasin

2011-10-27T12:36:00.000-07:00

If you happened to go to the Second Annual Autumn Gourment Gala on Oct 6th, 2011, you were able to taste some of Northern Utah's finest dishes. The Autumn Gourmet Gala is a signature tasting event and fundraiser for the American Red Cross. Courtesy of Only In Ogden Over 300 guests had the opourtunity to bid on destination packages and gift baskets. Courtesy of Only In Ogden If you

A Yummy Article About Lavender Hill

2011-10-27T12:03:00.000-07:00

Utah Style "On the Table" wrote a YUMMY article about the Ogden Farmer's Market. by Mary Malouf Aaaah, summer in Utah. If we’re lucky, the tomatoes will be ripe before the frost kills’em. The Downtown market in Pioneer Park will be jam-packed on Saturday, per usual. For a slight change of pace, check out the Ogden Farmers Market. It’s located at 25th street and Washington, by the courthouse and

Purple Shoes

2011-10-22T10:33:00.000-07:00

At Lavender Hill the color purple extends into our footwear. If you have a picture where you are sporting "Purple Passion for Purple Fashion" review the rules of our contest and send in your picture. Once we have 20 entries, we will choose the winner.

Phase 3 Is Planted

2011-10-22T10:03:00.000-07:00

My blog posts have been a little lacking latley, we have been trying to beat the weather and get the fall planting done. My Dad trenched with the tractor, laid the french drain, back filled with clean top soil. Each stake marks where a new "Lavender Baby" will be planted. One by one...By one.......til 60 something plants were in and then it was time for lunch. View from the top. By next spring

Apples, Cheese, and Lavender at the Ogden Botanical Gardens

2011-10-12T12:30:00.000-07:00

~Apple & Cheese Tasting~October 13th, 12-2pm. Ogden Botanical Gardens1750 Monroe Blvd. Ogden UT. 801-399-8080MAP - click here Come and sample local artisan cheese, local apples and our Lavender Hill delights. (Good weather and sunshine is in the forecast)

"Turtle Time"

2011-09-30T19:50:00.000-07:00

It is now time to start prepping your lavender plants for winter. You will want to cut off the spent stems and shape you lavender plant into what we like to call a "Green Turtle Mound" You want to leave two to three inches of green foliage and shape it into a mound. Doing this in the fall will keep your lavender compact and "shapely". 3 year old plants ready for fall 2 year old plants

Swiss Days - Booth Pictures

2011-09-20T07:28:00.000-07:00

When we were getting ready for Swiss Days (way back in March) I was looking, trying to find information to help us with our layout and display; pictures of other booths, tips for signage, something to help us. This being our first time at Swiss Days, we didn't know what to expect. In all of my searching, I didn't find much. ~ So here is our experience with a few pictures to hopefully help

Swiss Days & Credit Cards

2011-09-08T19:42:00.000-07:00

Out of the 300 + credit card charges we did over Labor Day weekend we only had 5 that hiccuped. As of today we have fixed 2. If we had your phone number we would call you and go over the steps to getting it reversed, but we don't have your phone number. So, please give us a call if you have been double charged. 801-745-2744.

Swiss Days 2011 & Lavender Hill

2011-09-01T10:57:00.000-07:00

Don't look for us at the Farmer's Markets this weekend, we won't be there. We are at Midway's SWISS DAYS. Friday: 8am - 8:30 pmSat: 8am-8:30 pmClick HERE for a map. Our booth is on the North side of the park by the honey buckets. It is a good thing that our booth smells so wonderful!

U-Pick Day

2011-08-22T09:29:00.000-07:00

Baskets ReadyJust follow the balloons.This purple butterfly glittered in the sun all day long. Here are a few pictures from through out the day.~ First Group. Bright and early before it got too hot.~ A stroll in the gardenThis couple just came to meander through the garden. ~ Relaxing in the swingIf you didn't want to pick, you could sit back and relax in the swing "with a view".~"How To"

U-PICK - Monday Aug, 15th, 2011

2011-08-14T12:46:00.000-07:00

We will be open for U-pick Monday from 9am-9pm 9:00am - U-Pick begins. Fill your twist tie for $4.00. We will provide clippers, twist tie, a basket, Lavender Lemon Cookies and Lavender Lemonade all day long. 9:30am - Lavender 101 class: Tips on planting lavender in your yard. 10:00am - Wand Demo & Class. Hands on class fee is $12.00 10:30am - Lavender Doily Crochet Demo.Lovely Maryanne will

U of U Ebony & Ivory Fundrasier: Lavender Hill Gift Basket

2011-08-10T07:32:00.000-07:00

Ebony & Ivory Gala at La CailleAugust 20, 2011Benefiting the University Neuropsychiatric Institute 5:30 - 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction7:30 - 9:00 pm Dinner and Live Auction9:00 pm Live Band & Dancing Presented by the Mark & Kathie Miller Foundation. For more information, contact the University Hospital Foundation at 801.587.6500 or visit www.uhospitalfoundation.org. Lavender

More pictures of the "Harvesting" process

2011-08-03T11:07:00.000-07:00

Cutters, basket and rubber bands are ready. The Coconut Ice is an English variety. This one is 3 years old and full grown. It will always be this short. Before After All of those beautiful white spikes are bundles and ready to take to Lyle to make wreaths. This wreath has bright blue larkspur and if you look close you can see the Coconut Ice toward the center.

Lavender Sunset

2011-08-03T10:45:00.000-07:00

I was out in the garden the other night. I sat on the bench and waited for the sun to set. It was good that I did, because this is what I saw. If you lay down between the lavender bushes and look up this is what you would see. The sunset casted a pink glow over everything.I think this sedum and Hidcote are the same colors as the sunset.Lavender colors in the sky.

Harvest time is near

2011-08-03T10:26:00.000-07:00

English Lavender, is ready to cut. English Lavender are shorter, ... and the color is bold. English lavender also come in white and pink. I cut both of these in the morning and by noon they were in new forms, wreaths. These will be for Swiss Days. Swiss Days is a 2 day event that is CRAZY. It is always the first week of September in Heber, Utah.Our Grosso is JUST ABOUT ready for harvest.

August - Farmer's Almanac

2011-08-02T08:05:00.000-07:00

1 - Fertilize cukes and broccoli 3 - Treat cornworm, if needed 4 - Bait trap yellow jackets and wasps 5 - hose plants down on hot days 7 - Set out fall veggie transplants 8 - Don't let cukes get to large 10 - Harvest daily in morning and evening 13 - Sow turnip and parsnip seeds 16 - Freeze berries to make jam later 17 - Clean and fertilize strawberries beds 18 - Harvest peaches, can and freeze

July - Farmer's Almanac

2011-08-02T07:47:00.000-07:00

2 - Stake tomatoes 4 - Independence Day 5 - Cover blueberries with netting 6 - Control caterpillars with Bt. 7 - Mulch to conserve soil moisture 8 - net fruit trees if necessary 9 - Stake tall flowering plants 10 - Mound soil around base of potato plants 12 - Harvest summer squash while small 13 - Weed and fertilize rhubarb 16 - Feed and water corn frequently 17 - harvest green beans while

June - Farmer's Almanac

2011-08-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

1 - Plant corn and beans 2 - Plant tomatoes outdoors 3 - Move houseplants outdoors 4 - Set out melon transplants 5 - Set our annual bedding plants 7 - Divide clumps of primroses 9 - Thin and weed seedlings regularly 10 - Stop picking asparagus 11 - Pick strawberries daily 12 - Prune lilacs after blooming 13 - Net cherry trees 16 - Feed rhodies and azaleas 17 - Be sure raised beds get enough

May - Farmer's Almanac

2011-08-02T07:23:00.000-07:00

3 - Bring out stored fuchsias and geraniums 4 - Prepare and plant new asparagus beds 5 - Cinco de mayo 6 - Aquarid meteor shower 7 - Test irrigation system 9 - Mother's Day 10 - Feed fruiting plants potassium 12 - Spray fruit trees for brown rot 14 - Begin sowing seed in succession 16 - Thin heavily cropped peaches 17 - Plant mums for fall color 18 - Plant Dahlias 20 - Take root cuttings of

April - Farmer's Almanac

2011-08-02T07:14:00.000-07:00

1 - April Fool's Day 2 - Good Friday 3 - Sow cool weather veggie seeds 6 - Pull weeds from veggie beds. 7 - Put out safe bait for slugs and snails 8 - Add needed fertilizer to beds 10 - Put compost around perennials 11 - Transplant cool weather veggies 12 - Feed lettuce a balanced fertilizer 13 - Use float row covers as needed 16 - Feed lettuce a balanced fertilizer 17 - Prune and shape

Ogden Farmer's Market, July 30, 2011

2011-08-01T07:29:00.001-07:00

Getting Ready for Swiss Days.

2011-07-31T06:11:00.000-07:00

I have a feeling I am going to be seeing this sort of thing on my front porch quite a bit over the next month. We are getting ready for Swiss Days. This order is bags. You know the little Kraft ones that we have at the farmer's market. Kraft bags in two sizes and some spools of raffia. Thank you UPS guy!

How To Hang Dry Lavender

2011-07-30T00:15:00.000-07:00

While harvesting your lavender be sure to secure the bundles with a rubber band. The band shrinks as the stems shrink keeping your bundle intact. Once you have HARVESTED all of your lavender bush and have made the many stems into bundles like this ... ... it is time to hang them to dry. You can hang your bundles on a hanger in the closet or on a drying rack on the front porch (this is for a

How To Harvest Lavender

2011-07-24T06:21:00.000-07:00

Once you have decided what you are going to use your lavender for, it is time to harvest.This Grosso I planted July 12, 2010. To see him as a "Baby" click HERE.I have decided to make wreaths with this bush. So I want the bloom to be full and bloomed to the tip like this:#1 - Harvest in the morning when the lavender is not wet from the sprinklers. #2 - Tools: you will need clippers, a basket, a

My Lavender is blooming, Now what?

2011-07-18T06:18:00.000-07:00

For many in the area your lavender are blooming or in full bloom. We always get the question, "When do you cut your lavender?". My answer is always the same, "It depends on what we are using it for." And like clock work the next question always is, "What do you use lavender for?" ~ A good rule of thumb is, what ever you are cutting it for, cut in the morning when the air is cool and the

A Sign That Your Lavender Needs Water

2011-07-17T13:50:00.000-07:00

Our lavender stems are longer, they are showing a little color and the days are getting hotter. Lavender is a drought tolerant perennial, but sometimes on the really hot days it needs a drink. Watering in the morning is best, but if its mid day and you see one of your plants drooping like this...Please, give it a drink. After a while it will perk right up. Notice what the temperature is when

Lavender Ice Cream - by the scoop

2011-07-15T18:45:00.000-07:00

If you are wanting some of THIS Lavender Lemon White Chocolate Chip (it's the scoop on the lower right) Stop in at Trudy's Poppin' Johnny Ice Cream on the corner of 25th & Washington. Tomorrow, Saturday July 16th During the Farmer's Market (8-1). It will be her "Seasonal Favorite" for the day. She makes all of our lavender ice cream on her tractor. And until I get my freezer working this is

KUTV - Fresh Living - Lavender Hill

2011-07-13T10:29:00.000-07:00

I had my first TV experience. KUTV Channel 2 News has a segment called "Fresh Living". The segments touch on everything from beauty and fashion to healthy living and eating. Over the past few weeks they have interviewed a couple vendors from the Salt Lake City Farmer's Market, and lucky for us Lavender Hill was one of the chosen vendors. We had to film in the studio's kitchen because it was

Sunday stroll in the garden

2011-07-11T09:11:00.000-07:00

A little color is showing. The clematis are blooming. The Coconut Ice is just about ready to pop. Grosso stems are getting longer every day. The yarrow is crowding out this Provence Lavender. I will cut some of it to put in our lavender wreaths. And that is a little Sunday stroll through our lavender garden.

Passion for Purple Fashion - New Entries

2011-07-11T08:49:00.000-07:00

Look, there are people that wear purple besides me. Here are two new entries for ourPassion For Purple Fashion Challenge. So if you too are a fan of PURPLE/LAVENDER, send in your photo to enter our contest. Click HERE to read the rules.

Gift idea from The English Garden

2011-07-11T08:16:00.000-07:00

If you are in Salt Lake City you have probably driven past the tall curved glass building. It is the Public Library and inside, besides books, there are little shops. A clothing store, a coffee shop and my favorite, The English Garden which has the cutest floral arrangements, live plants, local crafts and Lavender Hill. ~Last week I went to deliver an order and I just happened to go in at the

Ogden Farmer's Market - Opening Day

2011-07-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

Pioneer Day's have begun and to start the celebrations, Ogden Farmer's Market's Opening Day was Saturday. This Farmer's Market runs from July 9th til Sept 24th. 8:00am - 1:00. Today there was the tractor display, train rides, music and the shoot-out with the pretty ladies and wild cowboys. Our booth was right next to the band stage (like last year). So quick step to the left to smell our

Ogden Nature Center Concert - picture update

2011-07-05T11:50:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday at the Ogden Nature Center, directly behind this building, the crowd gathered. They came to hear the Matt Flinner Trio play. Their music was Great. Some of it was peppy, some of it was jammin' and then there was one song that would have been perfect if I had been laying in my hammock swaying under the tree branches. Can you hear the music? This was our view at the back of

Lavender Hill Evening - picture update

2011-07-05T11:04:00.000-07:00

If you weren't there to find out how things went during our LAVENDER HILL EVENING, here are a few pictures. The guests walked under our banner to enter the gazebo. My Mom had it all set up and ready to go. She was in charge of this event while my Dad and I were at the O.N.C concert during the same time block."Lavender 101" class at 5:30 & 6:30. Barney taught how to plant your lavender, where to

July - 8" stems

2011-07-05T10:37:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures I took over the weekend. The Lavender have perked up and are filling in. They have stems about 8" long. Now if we could just get some color to show. Phase 2 is looking good. This field of sunflowers is near our place. Wouldn't it be nice if all that yellow was lavender?

Lavender at the Salt Lake Farmer's Market.

2011-06-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

Last week at the SLC Farmer's Market we were on the East side of the park. Next week we will be back in our old spot on the South side of the park. We had "Lavender Babies" for sale. Everyone asked what the "Hidcote" looks like. I told them to go to the North side of the park and look down the median. For those that did.... ....this is what they saw. In the median there is a mixture of

Lavender Ice Cream - Taste Test - Ogden Botanical Gardens

2011-06-26T18:43:00.000-07:00

If you were at the Botanical Gardens last Thursday, then you most likely saw some wonderful art work, listened to some live music and learned some culinary tricks from the cooking demonstration. Some of the artist were actually painting during the show. We have been working with Trudy's Poppin Johnny Ice Cream creating a new ice cream. We're calling it, "Lavender White Chocolate Chip".~And

Ogden Nature Center - June 30th

2011-06-24T07:22:00.000-07:00

Who wants to go to an out door concert and to eat Lavender Ice Cream? I Do, I Do!I have lived in the area for 6 years now and I have never been to the Ogden Nature Center...til yesterday. Photo from: ogdennaturecenter.org We are coordinating with Trudy and the Nature Center's first out door concert to sell our Lavender White Chocolate Chip Ice Cream again. June 30th 6:00 pm set up

Recognizing Lavender

2011-06-24T06:53:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of things in bloom right now that people think are lavender. Here are a couple that are causing the confusion. Saliva - not lavender.Cat mint - not lavender. This one even has an "herb like" aroma that adds to the confusion.Another "look - a - like" is called Russian Sage, its not in bloom right now, so I couldn't get a picture. Photo from Better Homes and Gardens. Click

Ice Cream - LAVENDER - Ice Cream

2011-06-24T06:35:00.000-07:00

For about a year now we have been talking about a Lavender Ice Cream. Well, its now time to introduce...Lavender Hill and Trudy's Poppin' Johnny Ice Cream have teamed up in the creation of this wonderful dessert. Last week I went down to watch Trudy run her tractor and make this ice cream. You all may have seen it with out knowing that this tractor makes Ice Cream! Buckets attached to the

Purple things at Lavender Hill

2011-06-24T06:16:00.000-07:00

Just because the lavender is behind and not blooming doesn't mean there are not PURPLE things in our garden. This little honey bee is sitting on a PURPLE chive blossom. PURPLE creeping phlox amongst the rocks. I think this is a PURPLE saliva of some sort, I will have to ask my Mom. More PURPLE between the rocks. It is to bad they don't bloom all year round. PURPLE lilac. All of the blossoms

Lavender Garden Party - Heath Tips

2011-06-23T17:16:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures I took at our last "Lavender Hill Garden Party". Lucky for us the weather was nice and didn't rain. We sat up in the most adorable back yard. There were flowers blooming everywhere. I loved the poppies. She even had potted lavender. This is a Spanish Lavender. You can tell by the "flag" that is coming out the top. The tag in the post said "Fat French Lavender"

Salt Lake City Farmer's Market

2011-06-23T07:26:00.000-07:00

~ We're Back ~ Salt Lake City Farmer's Market is in FULL swing. For more information on the market click HERE. Sometimes our spot changes, I will post on FACEBOOK each week what side of the park we will be on. The newest addition to our display, a cute little Lavender Fairy.She has flown in with the warmer weather. Our Lavender Massage Oil was a hit last week. So much that we sold out and I

Lavender Hill Evening at Willard Bay Gardens

2011-06-13T06:55:00.000-07:00

Farmer's Markets & Events are busy and bustling and sometimes there is just not enough time to ask all of the questions you want to ask. Willard Bay Gardens is so kind to host a "Lavender Hill Evening". An evening filled with questions, answers, tips and lavender treats. See you there! Click on the picture to zoom in on the details. For a map and directions click HEREThursday June 30th 5:00pm

Good Signs - little, little, little buds

2011-06-10T08:41:00.000-07:00

This is an English Lavender on the front of my house. Here, the English Lavender bloom earlier than the Grosso. Don't you love how my Lavender Garden Medallion has weathered? Look close, do you see what I see? I see little buds are emerging. Little buds and green leaves are GOOD SIGNS for us. I finally got around to cutting out the dead on my Spanish Lavender. To see the updated pictures

Dates Moved

2011-06-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

Because of the late spring and it's wet wet start, our lavender are feeling a little sad. Comparing what they looked like last year to what they look like this year, we are about 6 weeks behind schedule. Here is a picture taken on June 27, 2010.And their current state... June 22, 2011 Stem length is about -8" compared to last year. So, we have bumped all of July's events to August. We have

Weber Basin Garden Fair - A wonderful day

2011-06-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

Yay, our first outdoor event. It was an event full of how-to classes on lawn care, watering, gardening, native plants and goodies. Speaking of goodies...New, new new - LAVENDER MASSAGE OIL - Sweet Almond oil, Grape seed oil, Vit. E & Lavender oil. I wanted a blend that was light, non oily smelling and healthy. It is a great body, bath or massage oil. New, new, new - MONIN LAVENDER SYRUP -

High Winds - No Park City Farmer's Market

2011-05-31T18:26:00.000-07:00

High winds are expected tomorrow with gusts of 40 mph.....so we are NOT going to be at Canyon's Park City Farmer's Market. Wind and rain do a number on our products. We will hope for Wonderful weather next Wednesday. But don't forget we will be at the Weber Basin Garden Fair on Saturday 8-2pm. Click HERE for more information.

The Color Purple at Willard Bay Gardens

2011-05-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

I was restocking our display at Willard Bay Gardens and just had to capture some of their PURPLE flowers. Purple hanging baskets for a wedding. These are some custom baskets that were potted during "Basket Daze". They were picked up the day after I took this picture. There were 20-30 hanging baskets and 15 or so planters for a PURPLE spring wedding. What a great idea! Correction there was

Cutting Out The Dead

2011-05-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

It is the end of May and I can safely advise that you can cut out the dead from your lavender. If you do it too soon in the spring, you run the risk of shocking your plant. I usually wait til there is a good amount of new green growth before I start cutting away. Here he is AFTER the hair cut. You can see the lower right portion of the plant is gone. A closer look so you can see how

New Card Designs

2011-05-29T08:51:00.000-07:00

Here is a little sample of a few new card designs I am working on. I like the rocking chair one the best. You will have to stop by the Farmer's Market to see my other design creations. If you scroll to the bottom of the blog you will find our calendar. It shows where we will be all year long. Boutiques, Markets, Garden Fairs, Wand Classes everything.

"Lavender Babies"

2011-05-29T08:42:00.000-07:00

We are bumping up all of our little "Lavender Babies" to bigger pots. Give them another couple weeks and they will be ready for sale.

Weber Basin Water "GARDEN FAIR"

2011-05-23T09:47:00.000-07:00

2011 Spring Garden Fair Saturday June 4th, 8:00am - 2:00pm at the Water Conservation Learning Garden. Free Admission! Photo from http://www.weberbasin.com/ Weber Basin's Learning Garden 2837 East Highway 193 in Layton. KSL Greenhouse Show will be broadcasting live from 8-11. Classes and activities all day long include: ~ Chanshare Sod - Healthy Lawns - 9:30 - 10:30 ~ Utah Native Plant Class

Transplanting Lavender: How to

2011-05-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

The Wisebird Bookery was our FIRST gift store that we introduced our product line to way back in 2009. They are a Mother/daughter/Coffee Shop/Book Store that has been around for ever. Jen and Margaret know just about everybody that steps into their shop. They not only know their name, but their regular drink of choice. Last fall Margaret (who loves lavender) wanted to plant some lavender out

Sunny Days

2011-05-17T11:16:00.000-07:00

Last week it got in the 70's. Today, its rain with snow flurries. Will summer ever get here? While the sun was shining I got a few good shots. Blue skies with snow capped mountains. The first color we see every spring are these tiny little yellow wild lilies. They are all over the hill side. They even manage to come up through the cracks in the weed cloth. Maggie poking around the

FYI

2011-05-12T06:45:00.000-07:00

For everyone that wanted to send in a picture for the "Passion for Purple Fashion Challenge" and missed the dead line; now is your chance. I have extended the challenge. So send in your pictures to: email@lavenderhillutah.com Also, I added a new "page". It is over below fun links, recipes and events. It is called "Garden Diary". This is where you can read what we are doing in the garden and

Grass Tote With Lavender

2011-05-06T08:50:00.000-07:00

My latest "Crafting" effort. It started like this.After a little painting...and frustration. It is a lot harder to paint on woven grass than you would think. It ended like this.When I go to restock our booth at the boutique tonight I will put this out too. Happy Crafting!

Kottage Kupboard, 2 days left.

2011-05-06T08:40:00.000-07:00

Our booth at Kottage Kupboard.Everything Lavender! We put up this picture in our booth to show the shoppers what our garden looks like. The only problem is that no one believes that this is REALLY our garden. This is a great little read. (Perfect for Mothers Day) It tells what types of soil lavender like, how to make a couple of crafts. It has a few recipes and tells a little about lavender's

Kottage Kupboard Spring Boutique 2011

2011-04-30T18:09:00.000-07:00

It's Boutique time, and Mother's day is just around the corner. If you missed us at last week's boutique, that is Ok; we have another one this week. This is an indoor boutique held at the Golden Spike Arena. So you don't have to worry about being cold. 1000 N. 1200 W. Ogden, Utah. 84404 May 4th - 7thWednesday: 1-8pmNo strollers between 1-5, they are welcome the rest of the show. Thursday &

Lavender Italian Soda VS French Soda

2011-04-30T09:14:00.000-07:00

Lavender Italian Soda - French Creamosa StyleYou will need: 2 Tbs. Monin Lavender Syrup 3 oz Half & Half Ice - medium cubes or crushed 8 oz club soda whipped cream & a cherry if you have one. First we have to clarify which is which. Italian sodas did not originate in Italy, they originated in San Francisco. An Italian family opened a restaurant in the city in the 1920s. They started mixing

Mutton Hollow Spring 2011

2011-04-23T15:54:00.000-07:00

Blue skies today! Turn here at the sign to find the Mutton Hollow Country Barn Spring Boutique. There are 2 levels of cute local craft.And, if you are a little chilled, just stop at the Hot Box and get some toasty warm Hot Chocolate. They serve other treats and drinks and are right next to the Kettle Corn....so many decisions...and we haven't even entered the barn.We are on the lower level in

TODAY! - Sunshine & Water.

2011-04-20T08:32:00.000-07:00

Look! Look! Look!The snow is almost all gone! Today is a GREAT day. Most of the snow is gone and the sun came out. I was able to walk around the garden and count casualties. I had to jump over a few little rivers...And watch my step for these...Free fertilizer from Max our Local Moose. I am happy to report that I could only see 2 Grosso that are possibly going to die. They did have a

Why we hedge in the Fall.

2011-04-20T08:11:00.000-07:00

There are those out there are are very adamant about hedging lavender only in the spring. For us, we hedge in the fall. If we don't hedge in the fall, this is what we have to deal with in the spring. We left this one lavender untouched last fall, just so I could take this picture. Leaving the stems long throughout the winter meant that we could possibly loose this one lavender to breakage.

Mutton Hollow Country Barn Spring 2011

2011-04-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

It's Boutique time, just in time for Mother's Day. We have one week to finish getting ready, and you have one week to pencil this boutique in on your calendar. Hope to see you there!

A Beautiful Lavender Gift

2011-04-14T11:49:00.000-07:00

Lavender Wands are a great gift laced with a little history and tradition. They were once placed in a Bride's linen dowry; a wand would be placed between the linens to hold count. For example: if for every 10 linens there would be a wand, three wands would represent 30 linens. A sage wand makes this soft gift complete.

Winter Melting Away

2011-04-14T11:41:00.000-07:00

The forecast might not be pretty, but at least the crocus are. Of course we planted the lavender ones, Its Lavender Hill.You can see where all of the "Warm Spots" are in the garden. The warm/hot spots are the places that receive the most sun through out the day. You can see the grass in our warm spots. If you are planning on landscaping your yard, look for these hot spots now while your yard is

Lavender Canyon, Moab Utah

2011-04-08T10:26:00.000-07:00

This past week I was able to take our little family to Moab. Of course lavender is always on my brain, so when I saw that there was a "Lavender Canyon" I had to investigate. Photo from : Traildamage.com Trail Damage.com writes:Go to the Visitor Center first and ask for a Lavender Canyon pass. In 2007 they only allowed 8 vehicles on the trail per day. You can travel about 14 miles down the trail

Lavender Hill Potting Benches, March Farmer's Almanac

2011-04-02T09:15:00.000-07:00

At Lavender Hill the ground is still frozen so, we have to keep busy with things above the ground. My Dad built these potting benches just yesterday. One white and the other purple. They are going to be part of our Swiss Days display in September. I want one just for me. ~And for those who's ground is bare...here is the Farmer's Almanac list for MARCH. MARCH (The third month hath 31 days)1

Green The World now has a little lavender.

2011-03-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

GREEN THE WORLD now carries LAVENDER HILL! Green The World opened July 24th 2008. It is an Eco-Friendly Retail Store. If you are looking for environmentally safe cleaning products, hair products or detergents, Local and Handmade goods or an original "non toxic" gift, Green The World has it. (It is located next to Best Buy on Riverdale Rd)Here are a few things offered at G.T.W. (of

Cute things around the shop.

2011-03-24T20:03:00.000-07:00

A Little Lavender Rocking Chair. My Mom painted this child size oak rocker last week. A Little Lavender Birdhouse.My Mom painted this one too. Wicker Rocker with a Cozy Lavender Blanket.My Mom and Dad put a second coat of white on this rocker. This rocker is from Oregon. My mom and I were on a road trip and happened upon it. She bought it and tied it to the top of the car and brought it home.

How to tell if your Lavender survived the winter.

2011-03-24T19:33:00.000-07:00

Your snow is probably melting and your lavender plants are emerging. You are probably asking yourself, "Are they alive?". After a long winter this is what they will look like. Yes, they are still alive. I will show you how you can tell. ~Grosso I planted this 4" start last fall. It looks a little gray. But, if you look close you can see the new green leaves.~English LavenderI transplanted

Lavender New!

2011-03-24T18:17:00.000-07:00

We are taking the month of March (which is almost over) to update our displays and make them "New". This one (which is at The Borrowed Earth Emporium) is actually NEW. We thought the white would help our products stand out and the antiqued finish matched our "garden/country" style. ~The other thing that is NEW at the B.E.E. is TREATS. Homemade bagelsHuge Bread Pudding $3.00Truffles...let me

Cuticle Balm: made just for me

2011-03-18T16:46:00.000-07:00

A lot of our products are created because you (our customers) request them, or suggest them. However, there is one thing that we make that while creating it I had only one person in mind..Me!Yes, these are MY skinny, long, Grandma fingers. And, Yes, I do own garden gloves. When I am doing hard labor like shoveling or transplanting I will wear gloves, but if I am simply poking beans into my

Farmer's Almanac - The rest of February (even though it is March)

2011-03-09T08:48:00.000-08:00

With this last snow storm this list is going to have to wait. I can dream. FEBRUARY 14th - Valentines Day 18th - Prune grapes 19th - Make wreaths from grapevine pruning 20th - Tune up lawnmower 21st - Set trap for moles 23rd - Repair winter damage to trees 24th - Bait or trap gophers 27th - Sow spring veggie seeds indoors February Flower: Violet

Sweet Potato Fries & Herbs de Provence

2011-03-06T09:57:00.000-08:00

A new creation for the Lavender Hill recipe box. You will need:2 large sweet potatoes2 Tbs Olive oil1 tsp Lavender Hill's Herbs de Provence1 tsp saltBroil (500 degree) about 20 min. Pick your Sweet Potatoes. Wash and peel them.Chop them:You want them larger than a french fry, but smaller than a potato wedge. *Use a very sharp knife, sweet potatoes are very hard to cut.Toss Them:I used olive oil

Lavender Hill Fairy

2011-03-01T08:21:00.000-08:00

Meet our very own Lavender Hill Fairy. She has been asleep all winter.Fairies are so small that they can detect little changes in the temperature.It must be getting warmer because she has woken up and is ready for spring. As she sprinkles her fairy dust the snow will slowly begin to melt. Only 19 days til Spring. ~ Grandchildren can be very enchanting ~

Willard Bay "Basket Daze" & Lavender Hill

2011-03-01T08:02:00.000-08:00

At Lavender Hill we always know when it is time to come out of hibernation and get things going when Willard Bay's "Basket Daze" is near. The lavender cabinet will be fully stocked and ready March 11 just in time for potting your basket. Look for our NEW products. Della writes:It's "Basket Daze" again!Come plant your Hanging Baskets with us! Open Basket Planting Time; 9 am - 3 pm

Passion for Purple Fashion - Challenge

2011-02-26T07:51:00.000-08:00

In my closet I have an entire section dedicated to PURPLE. Purple skirts, shirts, jackets, sweaters..you name it. These items have been collected over the years because of customer demand. At first it was little hints during the Farmer's Markets like, "You should wear purple to match your booth". So we did.Then on the days we forgot to wear purple it was, "Why are you not wearing purple? You

Grand America - MS Boutique- Lavender Hill

2011-02-15T11:42:00.000-08:00

Every year we allot a certain amount of money and time that we plan on donating throughout the year. Whether our donation ends up being a gift basket that is to be raffled off to raise money for a trouble youth school, or a free "How To Grow Lavender" class, we make sure to give back. This year we were able to raise money for the National MS Society by participating in their boutique. The 12th

Sunshine and warm weather = JOY

2011-02-13T17:06:00.000-08:00

Today I went out into my back yard. I have two back yards. The first back yard is what we call "Lavender Hill" and is in Eden, Utah where my parents live. The other is in South Ogden where I live with my little family. So when I say I went into my back yard, I mean the one in South Ogden. Anyhow, I walked around the yard with my husband and the kids played in the little snow that remained

Cuticle Balm - Simply Lavender

2011-02-08T11:57:00.000-08:00

Here is a sneak peek at one of our NEW products for 2011. Simply Lavender Cuticle BalmPerfect for the gardener in your family.

Wands UP

2011-02-08T11:53:00.000-08:00

If you have children between the age of 2-5 you are well aware of the Super Readers on PBS. When I was thinking of a post title for this post, "Wands Up", naturally came to mind. These are "Wonderific" Lavender Wands. I make them in the summer time when the stems are fresh, and then I finish them as needed. Here is a basket full tagged and ready for the MS Event.