Category: Gardening

lavender spikes against the sky

Gardening has been a lifelong passion and an important part of my creative journey. In this category, I’ll share practical tips, inspiration, and personal experiences from more than 25 years of growing herbs and farming lavender. From planting and propagating to harvesting and using herbs in everyday life, these posts are meant to encourage both new and experienced gardeners to connect more deeply with the beauty and usefulness of plants.

You’ll also find ideas for using herbs in cooking, crafts, and seasonal living, along with reflections on the creativity and joy that gardening brings. Lavender will naturally have a special place here, but the larger focus is on cultivating a garden — and a life — filled with beauty, fragrance, and purpose.

  • Starting Lavender Plants

    Starting Lavender Plants

    This video captures an important part of my life as a lavender farmer and herbal grower, offering both a look back at the farm and a practical demonstration of working with lavender plants. In it, viewers can see one method for propagating lavender and potting up young plants — techniques that are especially helpful for… Read more