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We have new products available that are sure to make this Father’s Day an unforgettable day! Definitely a pleaser whether dad is a grill fanatic, or you’d like to grill up a fabulous meal for him.
Serenity Lavender Farm is pleased to host a Twilight Lavender Tour. We will present the findings of the University of Guelph/OMAFRA Lavender Research Trial at our farm and across the province and what is the best approach to dealing with winter damage.
When: Thursday June 12th, 2014
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: 130 County Road 50 East, Colchester, Ontario
Cost: Free
Refreshments will be available. Please RVSP at suzanne@serenitylavender.com or call 519 980-4504.
With the unseasonably cold weather in March and April, many people have not been able to be out and about in their gardens. Typically I don’t begin to spring prune my lavender plants until all signs of frost have past and the full moon calendar is a good indicator. A full moon just passed this May 14th, and the next one is scheduled for June 13th. My plants are greening up already and with temperatures expected to rise to seasonable temperatures again I’m thinking that pruning will start right away. At Serenity we prune in the fall and just lightly touch up the plants in the spring. This year, the cold weather has lasted longer than usual and although we pruned last fall, we will need to do a little more than just a light touch up at this time to our plants. Unfortunately we have notice that some of our plants have been affected by the cold weather. So, if you have not done fall pruning or you have notice damage in your plants caused by the long lasting cold weather, I recommend a good trim to keep your plants healthy and productive. Both the top and sides of the plant need to be pruned to generate new growth and prevent legginess or splitting of the branches. Some varieties have a sprawling habitat and a nice thick bush for a lavender plant is the optimal goal. As a general rule, the lavender plant should be pruned back by one third of the new growth. Be sure to trim only the soft green branches and not cut into the wood of the plant. Trimming promotes the branching of stems for a full thick plant. Timing is everything with spring pruning – after the risk of frost to prevent damage to the plants but before the plant gears up into bud production to allow for a full flowering show in July and all through the summer.
Happy Gardening!!
Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lavender
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
4 pork steaks
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
Pour oil into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add lavender, rosemary, and thyme; let stand for 10 minutes. Place steaks in bag with marinade, and marinate for 5 minutes.
Lightly oil grate. Remove steaks from marinade, and arrange on grill. Cook, turning once or twice, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until done.
Photo cocinatipo.com.
Perfect for any green salad!
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (I used half canola, half olive oil)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. dried culinary ‘Provence’ lavender buds, finely ground in a spice grinder (I just chopped them with a knife)
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and lavender.
Easier than this…impossible!
Looks amazing, tastes delicious, and not hard to make at all. Impress your friends at your next party with this fun cake!
If you are an artist or an artisan who would like to participate in the Epic Lavender Festival, sponsored by Serenity Lavender in Colchester, please click on the link below to open the application form.
Application can be emailed to Suzanne@serenitylavender.com or mailed to 4912 Concession 4, Harrow, ON, N0R 1G0. Please include pictures of your work and payment – $40 per booth – artist must provide own table, stand, chair, etc. – electricity not available
Thank you for all of your interest!!
Lavender Festival Vendor application 2014
Join us for a fun day for the whole family!
Live music will be playing, Artists and Artisans will showcase their works of art, Activities will be held for all ages. It will be a day filled with excitement. Come take pleasure in the beauty of our farm and enjoy everything LAVENDER!
Calling for Artists and Artisans – If you are an artist/artisan or know of someone who is and would like to participate in this event, please visit our blog where you’ll find the application.