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Lavender has become the farm's signature since our first block of 500 Munstead Lavender planted in 1987. Our first harvest was in 1988 and filled two wheelbarrows! We currently specialize in cultivating Sweet Lavender varieties (Lavandula angustifolia) for its scent and taste. Late blooming Lavender includes the True Spike Lavender (L. latifolia) and the new hybrid Lavadins (L. x intermedias). Each July we watch the emerging hues of blue, mauve and purple as Lavender Harvest time approaches once more. And the fragrance ~ Lavender Lovers come explore our site!


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Welcome to Happy Valley Lavender & Herbs located
just outside of Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.



 Welcome Summer!

Welcome those romantic strolls brushing your finger tips on your opening Lavender. Starting in mid June, you will find Lavender bushes quietly unfolding the actual florets along the bloom stem & enticing bees with their nectar & scent. In fact, look for bees on your Lavender bushes to indicate it could be time to harvest the Lavender stems at their peak of essential oils. You want the little florets to be open along at least 2/3rds of each stem. This increases scent which also increases taste! Try making a simple Lavender tea to turn into a Lavender syrup or jelly. Check my recipe page.

In my valley,my Lavenders are a little cooler and open usually the second week of July. Taller Lavandin Lavender that I use for Lavender wands and crafts, open the end of June or early July. Spanish Lavenders with the bunny ear petals will have started blooming in March/April continuing randomly right through to October if you deadhead separately the finished blooms to encourage a continuous bloom.

Who thought there was so many kinds of Lavender plants other than Granny's favourite Hidcote purple or Munstead blue Sweet angustifolia Lavenders! And so many ways to use your harvest other than Lavender soap!

Our 2025 harvest will be early July.
First fresh bundles, then dried in August.

You are welcome to call or email Lynda with the odd Lavender question.

To set up a full consult call 250-474-5767
Or Email
Lynda@happyvalleylavender.com.

 

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We are here as a resource to keep Lavenders abundant in everyone's gardens.

Book a consult with Lynda if your question & concern list is long.

We can offer you great consultations for your Lavender sucess after growing Lavender since 1988. And for the home grower: don't be shy to email us a quick question or resorce request.

Although we are retired and no longer are open to the public & closed our shop & nursery, we still keep a modest Lavender block. Please call ahead to reserve any fresh or dried Sweet angustifolia Lavender for 2025. Dried loose Lavender 2025 should be available late August.

Lynda's latest recipe!

Lavender Carrot Cake Cookies 2025
“If you love carrot cake ~ you will love these!”

Lavender Carrot Cake Cookies 2025 
 

 

Happy Valley Lavender
& Herbs

Victoria, Vancouver Island
BC, Canada

 

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