Happy Valley Lavender and Herb Farm


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!

Lavender Picture
Welcome to Lynda and Michael Dowling's Lavender Farm located
20 minutes out of Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Locals
See you at Metchosin Day Sept 7th

20th Lavender harvest - Michael and Lynda Dowling

See Lavender Products for prices plus Lavender blends for cooking, teas, soaps and more.

Looking for Lavender recipes for the kitchen and beyond? Click here.

Victoria has a Mediterranean climate. The lowest temperature in my valley in winter is -10ºC (=14ºF). In summer, the hottest is 30ºC (=86ºF). Rainy season can be Sept-June, though usually more Nov-March or April-June.

For some local gardening and event links, click here.

TLC The Land Conservancy - Conservation Partner
We are proud members of the Conservation Partners Program

Kids Love Lavender
Click Lavender photos for larger version
Lavender in the sun
 

The 2008 Harvest is in!

We are processing the dried bundles of our Sweet Angustifolia Lavender into pounds of glorious scented flower buds for all your crafts & cooking! You will love the rich colour this year, it is especially deep as the Lavender was only just ready to harvest after our very late Spring start. Ahh ... the Romance of Lavender. Did you know in the "Language of Flowers" ... Lavender stands for "Devotion"...Book your dried Lavender bundles for weddings soon as last year we ran out just before Christmas...

We are shipping the confirmed order now as your payments arrive. Book your stash of Summer's best scent now! Minimum orders are $25 as currently the postal shipping minimum rate is $15. This includes postage yes*** Also packaging, insurance & fuel surcharges.
(Arrangements can be made to use a courier like FEDEX.)

Try our latest Lavender recipe
Frances' Secret Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Do you have "Lavenderitis" and want to plow up your yard or fields and plant lovely Lavender, lots of it?

Check with your local garden club members, go to a meeting and chat about their successes or trials growing Lavender in your area.

Check with your largest garden centre. Do they stock Lavender? What kinds?

Buy a dozen or so plants, different varieties, a couple of each. See how they grow in your backyard - before you plant 1,000 babies. Our Lavender plants are available directly from the farm only. Please come visit us, especially in our Lavender season June-July annually!

 

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