Serenity Lavender is pleased to be a part of a 4 year reasearch project to identify lavender varieties suitable for Ontario growing conditions. The project involves seven farm sites, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the University of Guelph. Twenty two lavender varieties are being reviewed. While the project got off to a bit of a slow start with some plants dying while being shipped, an interim report has now been released. The initial results suggest that fabric mulch and sandy soils, such as those found at Serenity Lavender resulted in a larger plant size and better quality plant shape. The French lavadin varieties also had abetter shape and size compared to the English or angustifolia varieties. Winter survival will be assessed in the spring this year and the results across Ontario will be interesting given the large amount of snowfall and cold conditions experienced.
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We’re getting a jump on Spring! The Lavender is growing in leaps and bounds in the greenhouse.
Save the dates for our plant sale
Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd.
Saturday and Sunday May 28th and 29th.
9 am-5 pm
Come early to avoid disappointment some varieties are limited in quantity. A availibility and price list will be posted later in the season.
Discover Historic County Road 50
July 23rd and 24th, 2011
Be sure to stop at Serenity Lavender and take part in our crafter’s and gardening workshops, cooking demonstrations, farm tours and of course shop for your hand crafted lavender home, culinary and bath products.
We look forward to seeing you again this year!

