Glacier View Lavender

08/10/2025

Artisanal lavender hydrosol and essential oil process #

07/09/2025

We’re feeling incredibly grateful and excited to share that our Glacier View Lavender essential oil was recognized with 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze Class Awards! It’s truly a testament to the beautiful lavender we’re able to grow and distill right here in the Hood River Valley. We’ll be showcasing these award-winning oils at the Lavender Northwest and Willamette Valley Lavender Festival and Essential Oil Showcase 2025 this weekend in Newberg, Oregon. Stop by and experience the aroma for yourself!
Here is a link to the competition and festival.

https://lavender-nw.org/leo-showcase-2025/

06/30/2025

Bumble bees and rainbows showed up in the lavender today. Come visit next weekend and see what you will find!

06/29/2025

We love hosting artists to paint on our farm!

06/28/2025

We are distilling pure essential oil and hydrosol. Sold in our farm store and online at GlacierViewLavender.com

06/14/2025

06/14/2025

Our Melissa Lavender is about to bloom!

06/14/2025

Our L.Angustifolia cultivar Melissa is about to bloom!

Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa', often simply called Melissa Lavender, is a charming cultivar of English lavender, prized for its unique flower color and delightful fragrance. Here's a description of its key characteristics:

Appearance:
* Flowers: Its most distinguishing feature is its blooms, which are typically soft pink to pale lilac, sometimes appearing almost white with a blush of pink. They emerge on medium to large spikes, creating a beautiful contrast against the foliage. Some descriptions note that the flowers may start white and mature to pink.
* Foliage: It has the classic aromatic, gray-green narrow leaves typical of English lavender. This evergreen foliage forms a compact, bushy mound.
* Size: 'Melissa' is a compact variety, generally growing to about 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) tall and wide, making it suitable for various garden spaces, including containers.
Fragrance and Uses:
* Scent: It's known for its delicate, sweet scent, which is often described as milder than some other lavender varieties.
* Culinary: The flowers of 'Melissa' are often highlighted for their mild and delicate flavor, making them a popular choice for culinary applications like baked goods, teas, and savory dishes.
* Aromatherapy: Like other Lavandula angustifolia varieties, its essential oil is valued in aromatherapy for its calming and stress-relieving properties.
* Ornamental: It's an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and containers, adding a subtle and elegant touch with its unique color.
* Pollinators: Its fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to the garden.
Growing Conditions:
* Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours daily).
* Soil: Requires well-drained soil, preferring sandy, chalky, or loamy soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline. It's prone to root rot in overly wet conditions, so good drainage is crucial.
* Water: Once established, it is drought-tolerant and has low water needs.
* Hardiness: Generally hardy in USDA Zones 5-9.
* Maintenance: Low maintenance once established. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape, encourages new growth, and prevents it from becoming woody and leggy.
In essence, Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa' is a lovely and versatile lavender cultivar that offers a softer color palette than the traditional purple, while retaining all the beloved qualities of English lavender, including its delightful fragrance and culinary uses.

05/06/2025

The lavender are waking up from a long winter! We are excited for the 2025 season and are busy preparing for the summer.

04/22/2025

It’s a girl!