lavender by the sea
![With the first of the winter chills already hitting it’s a good time to reflect on the lavender farm’s location – lavender by the sea.
One of the reasons we first chose this spot was the fantastic views down the length of Akaroa harbour. The aqua blue waters, and the view, stretch almost all the way the Akaroa Heads.
While we haven’t […] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DSC03881-663x497.jpg "a reminder of our location")
With the first of the winter chills already hitting it’s a good time to reflect on the lavender farm’s location – lavender by the sea. One of the reasons we first chose this spot was the fantastic views down the length of Akaroa harbour. The aqua blue waters, and the view, stretch almost all the way the Akaroa Heads. While we haven’t […]
Read more…the (lavender) flow of life
The flow of life, at least in terms of our lavender, just turned another corner. Thanks to some great helpers and the cooperation of Tāwhirimātea (Maori god of weather), all our new seasons lavender oil is now safely in amber bottles and stored in the fridge. Read more… Our Pacific Blue is always an early harvest and this year the hot weather […]
Read more…Beginnings – the early days
![In this post we thought we’d take you back to the early days of our lavender journey.
We first planted lavender on the steepest and driest paddock on the property. This paddock which contained over 1,000 plants has now, some seventeen years later, been allowed to revert back to native bush.
Seven years ago we started developing a new area for lavender. […] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMAG0019-663x497.jpg "IMAG0019")
In this post we thought we’d take you back to the early days of our lavender journey. We first planted lavender on the steepest and driest paddock on the property. This paddock which contained over 1,000 plants has now, some seventeen years later, been allowed to revert back to native bush. Seven years ago we started developing a new area for lavender. […]
Read more…Winter snows lavender highs
![The first of the winters snows have settled on the volcanic peaks that surround our lavender fields and Akaroa harbour. Its a great time to leave the lavender for a while and focus on finishing the harvesting of figs and quince – that means time in the kitchen! Wet winter days also allow us to reflect on some recent […] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC_0003-2-663x373.jpg "snow on a volcano and lavender!!")
The first of the winters snows have settled on the volcanic peaks that surround our lavender fields and Akaroa harbour. Its a great time to leave the lavender for a while and focus on finishing the harvesting of figs and quince – that means time in the kitchen! Wet winter days also allow us to reflect on some recent […]
Read more…Easter promotion – get your free oil
![Easter promotion!! Purchase NZ$50.00 worth of products (including postage), get 1 x 10ml Pacific Blue lavender essential oil FREE, use promo code BUNNY.
Promotion ends 10/4/2017.
Shop now at https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/shop/ […] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0069-scaled-663x994.jpg "Pacific Blue essential oil")
Easter promotion!! Purchase NZ$50.00 worth of products (including postage), get 1 x 10ml Pacific Blue lavender essential oil FREE, use promo code BUNNY. Promotion ends 10/4/2017. Shop now at https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/shop/ […]
Read more…Pruning is the word – Grosso unplugged
![It’s late summer and that means some back breaking work. Our Pacific Blue and Grosso needs pruning. This is where we cut all the last seasons growth back to the old or hard wood. Its been a great growing season so some of the Grosso growth has been over 25cm – thats a lot of growth!
[…] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC03345-663x497.jpg "pruned Grosso")
It’s late summer and that means some back breaking work. Our Pacific Blue and Grosso needs pruning. This is where we cut all the last seasons growth back to the old or hard wood. Its been a great growing season so some of the Grosso growth has been over 25cm – thats a lot of growth! […]
Read more…Lavender hydrosol – the new way to refresh yourself and your life
![We are delighted to add a new product, lavender hydrosol, to our organically produced range. This product goes under many names: lavender water, floral water, lavender mist or lavender spray. No matter what you call it, lavender hydrosol is a refreshing and relaxing multi-purpose spray.
The production of lavender hydrosol is a key component of producing pure, essential lavender oil. The […] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_0095-scaled-663x994.jpg "IMG_0095")
We are delighted to add a new product, lavender hydrosol, to our organically produced range. This product goes under many names: lavender water, floral water, lavender mist or lavender spray. No matter what you call it, lavender hydrosol is a refreshing and relaxing multi-purpose spray. The production of lavender hydrosol is a key component of producing pure, essential lavender oil. The […]
Read more…Grosso lavender flowers turn into a golden oil
![The weather turned over the last few weeks and higher temperatures really pumped up the oil in our Grosso. The yield was fantastic and we are happily storing the new oil in amber bottles waiting for it to mature.
[…] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC03115-e1485889144716-scaled-663x497.jpg "Grosso")
The weather turned over the last few weeks and higher temperatures really pumped up the oil in our Grosso. The yield was fantastic and we are happily storing the new oil in amber bottles waiting for it to mature. […]
Read more…Almost harvest time………
![It’s a late summer.The fire has even been on in the house on some days (!!) so we are around two weeks behind our normal harvest time.
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It’s a late summer.The fire has even been on in the house on some days (!!) so we are around two weeks behind our normal harvest time. […]
Read more…Pacific Blue begins it’s journey
![Its early November, and our Pacific Blue is starting to move. Our deliciously scented Pacific Blue is just starting to get that purple tinge.
[…] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC02555-663x497.jpg "DSC02555")
Its early November, and our Pacific Blue is starting to move. Our deliciously scented Pacific Blue is just starting to get that purple tinge. […]
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