Preperations in full swing for Hitchin lavender 2011 opening

Whilst I've been tidying the barn, creating new products and taking care of our many plants, Nick has been doing all kinds of jobs such as marketing, paperwork, twittering, improving the web site, farm work etc. Maria Noel has been finishing off her label creations with over 40 products designed, manning the markets and stocking up the product products - meanwhile Dad doesn't stop for a second from weeding and fencing and helping with the farming side of the business.. and Mum has been busy tidying and helping prepare for the grand opening next week whilst also letting Camilo take care of her... and Cami himself has been so hectic he hasn't even had time to take his ducks for a walk...

Its just work work work - if only we had time to take a break...

Hitchin Lavender Now Open!

Yes we're open again! Don't expect to see the lavender in bloom just yet but the fields are open and you get a lovely aroma from it as you walk between the rows. The barn shop (with many new products available inside this year) and tea room are open as well as a large collection of lavender plants available!

The tulips are all out (some aliums as well) - its not quite Kew gardens just yet.... but it's a start.... but definitely lots of potential to plant more types of flower next year (suggestions please!) - last year the sunflowers were a roaring success so are sewing twice as many this year - will be out in bloom from late July.

Come and see Hitchin Lavender soon!!