Summer and Grosso buds
Its early summer, well supposed to be. So Grosso our most common lavender grown here is just starting to get that purple tinge. […]
Read more…First hints of spring
You know it’s the first signs of Spring when the grass starts to grow. September is that month when the air temperature typically starts to rise above 10C, to around 15C. […]
Read more…Our first snow
It’s been a really mild winter in Akaroa, the first snows only falling on the property in early August. It’s the in between time for seasons. […]
Read more…Winter snow
Its mid-winter – cold but little rain so far. Some occasional snow falls high on the old slopes of the volcano but compared to other years there’s little to add white tips to the green forested hills. […]
Read more…Thinking time!
Early winter is a great time to reflect on the past year and consider how we can make the most of our precious oil and other products. A raging indoor fire and a glass of Central Pinot are two essential ingredients in the thinking process. […]
Read more…Pruning time!
Autumn is the time we start pruning lavender. There’s a certain coolness in the air and by the end of the day the back knows it’s had a work out! […]
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