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![Autumn brings change and this months blog reflects that theme with haircuts (pruning), and free shipping top of mind.
The first light frost and snow on the volcanic peaks means winter is well on it’s way. We can relax a little bit knowing our lavender has been well pruned (haircuts), weeded and ready to face winter.
We prune our lavender as hard […] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC03347-663x497.jpg "Job done, Grosso pruned")
Autumn brings change and this months blog reflects that theme with haircuts (pruning), and free shipping top of mind. The first light frost and snow on the volcanic peaks means winter is well on it’s way. We can relax a little bit knowing our lavender has been well pruned (haircuts), weeded and ready to face winter. We prune our lavender as hard […]
Read more…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…Singing in the fields….
![Its the week before Christmas, the first harvest is planned for this week (Pacific Blue), and well we kind of feel like “singing in the fields”.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your support over the last year and wish you all a fantastic Christmas and a great 2018!
You might like to listen to this lavender […] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DSC03877-e1513722307726-663x884.jpg "Pacific Blue (distance) and Grosso foregroun din mid December")
Its the week before Christmas, the first harvest is planned for this week (Pacific Blue), and well we kind of feel like “singing in the fields”. We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your support over the last year and wish you all a fantastic Christmas and a great 2018! You might like to listen to this lavender […]
Read more…The first buds of October
![The first buds of October are developing well. Pacific Blue buds lead the way as it always does. The flowers should be out in early November (depending of course on the weather) and for this species at their peak in mid December.
Grosso (our other lavender species) is always later flowering, it looks like their first buds should appear in early […] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC03667-663x497.jpg "the first buds of October")
The first buds of October are developing well. Pacific Blue buds lead the way as it always does. The flowers should be out in early November (depending of course on the weather) and for this species at their peak in mid December. Grosso (our other lavender species) is always later flowering, it looks like their first buds should appear in early […]
Read more…Creating your own lavender based aroma
![Winter is a great time to experiment with your own lavender based aroma.
We find Pacific Blue is a great oil for mixing. It’s aroma is very different from the traditional lavender you might associate with your grandmother!
We thinks it associates well with New Zealand’s brand 100% Pure. The aroma is fresh, different and definitely Pacific!
[…] Read more…](https://www.akaroaorganics.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0069-scaled-663x994.jpg "Pacific Blue essential oil")
Winter is a great time to experiment with your own lavender based aroma. We find Pacific Blue is a great oil for mixing. It’s aroma is very different from the traditional lavender you might associate with your grandmother! We thinks it associates well with New Zealand’s brand 100% Pure. The aroma is fresh, different and definitely Pacific! […]
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…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 […]
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