Tag Archives: lavender

Photo Friday: June Bloomers

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Today I want to share some of the things we have blooming here in mid June. I’ll start in the Wild Garden, which is a sunny spot that includes many plants that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators. It … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday June 20, 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. It was a good news/bad news kind of week in the berry patch. In the good news department, the Natchez thornless blackberries have started ripening. These berries are sweeter … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday: June Tour

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Today I thought I would share a few photos of how things look here in June. I’ll start with the lavender, which is about ready to harvest. My wife has planted several different varieties we use for soaps, lotions and … Continue reading →

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Lavender Honey Bastille Soap

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Olive oil has been used both inside and outside the body for thousands of years, especially in Mediterranean cultures where the olive trees flourish. It is loaded with antioxidants, polyphenols and other components that nourish, condition and soften the skin … Continue reading →

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Deep Purple Lavender Goat’s Milk Soap

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This soap features a blend of olive, coconut, palm, and castor oil, with cocoa butter and avocado oil added for their skin nourishing qualities. Goat’s milk is used for its moisturizing and emollient properties as well as for the smooth … Continue reading →

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