Lavender Harvest - tie in bundle

Lavender Harvest

A couple of years ago I planted 2 lavender shrubs at our front entry. This year they have finally blossomed with many flowers. I’m thrilled! When I sit out on these front steps, I enjoy the loveliest lavender scent wafting by. It brings such tranquility.

lavender plant

I also found a bargain-priced lavender plant at the grocery store last week and put it in my urn out back as part of a French Country style setting…love it!

potted lavender

Recently I did some research and decided to go ahead and harvest a bundle of stems this year from one of the front step plants. Although I probably should have done this a little earlier (when the buds hadn’t fully opened yet), I think they’re still a cute bunch. I didn’t prune the whole bush because I still wanted plenty to enjoy outside.

Steps to harvest lavender:

Harvesting the lavender couldn’t be easier. Here are the steps I took (you can also find wonderful instructions at Garden Therapy):

  • grab some long stems that are ready to harvest
  • prune them near the base, but not as far down as the woody part of the stem (save the leaves underneath)
  • tie the bundle together with twine
  • hang upside down in a cool area away from sun
 tie lavender in bundle

Lavender Harvest Display

Once the lavender is tied up in a cute bundle, part of the fun of the harvest is to display how pretty it is! I tried out a few places to hang my bundle in the dining room…

Lavender Harvest - hanging on cabinet

Can you smell this glorious scent from here?

Lavender Harvest - hanging on cabinet closeup

I wish they could stay in the dining room, but it’s just too sunny in this room. Maybe I’ll move them near my bedside for sweet dreams…

Lavender Harvest - hanging on baker's rack

Lavender Theme

During the month of April I dedicated most of my posts to the glory of lavender….be sure to check them out:

Pattern for Knit Lavender Sachet

I’d love to hear how lavender brightens up your day. Do you harvest it? Or just enjoy it outdoors?

Lavender Harvest Pin

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