Revered for thousands of years, Lavender still holds us enthralled. The fragrant plants are a delight themselves whilst its distilled essential oils have been used for millenniums for aromatherapy, perfume, herbal medicines, culinary herbs.
It was with excitement and joy I found myself at Jersey Lavender within a couple of hours of landing on this jewel of an island of Jersey. Established in 1983, the lavender farm boosts 9 acres with 55,000 lavender plants of six varieties.
As if in a trance I wandered amongst this haven, my palms gently sweeping across the flowers, inhaling the heavenly scent. I found myself closing my eyes … my emotions filled, a dream realised on this first day of my anniversary break.
Luscious lavender
Its fervent purple promise
With forced steam distilled
The golden essence freed.
©Annika Perry, July 2019
Annika Perry 
This was such a sweet poetry! 😍😍❤️❤️❤️ I use lavender essential oil for almost everything! ITS JUST SOOO SOOTHING!! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕
Loved this sweet little post! 😍😍
Thank you so much … it’s amazing how popular lavender is with everyone! The handcream I bought there has lasted until now!
Ohh!? That’s amazing! I LOVE LAVENDER IN MY BEAUTY PRODUCTS AS WELL! It smells heavenly! ❤️❤️❤️😍😍💕💕
Love the line with “fervent purple promise”
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And Lavender is wonderful
Thank you, Yvette! 😀 I miss that purple now in the midst of autumn here!
I know…
time for all the oranges, reds, and gold!
Wow! Lovely! How did you find yourself in Jersey? One of my distant aunts lived there and I hear it is quite a challenge to get there!
Nowadays it’s very easy to get there … many flights a day from all U.K. airports to a new extended airport. Did you ever get a chance to visit your aunt in Jersey?
Just dropped back in here Annika and hope alls well with you… I thought I may have missed some posts as I hadn’t seen any pop up… But I miss many lol..
Sending love and well wishes and keep listening to Sammy’s brilliance..
Love and Hugs your way.. ❤ Sue
Sue, it’s lovely to see you here! Thank you so much for popping by … I’ll just put the kettle on! 😀😀 You haven’t missed any posts -just a crazy busy summer which has been rather overwhelming on many levels. How are you doing? Did you have a good summer? I should be back to normal blogging later in the autumn.
Ahh… you are a gem for following Sammy and listening to his music. The latest covers were of his favourite album which was released in August. He just got them all recovered before we dropped him off at university on Saturday!
Love & hugs xx 😀🌺
Wishing him Luck with Uni.. you must be so very proud of him… We are both well, enjoying the late Summer sun and now of course the gardens are drinking in the rain… Look forward to your Autumn posts Annika… Love and best wishes back ❤
Annika I miss you! I hope you’re well!! Xx
Bless you, Charley! 😀 Seeing this has me smiling. Thank you, I am well but rather a looney summer! Yesterday took my son to uni for his first year – an empty sense to the house this morning. 😕 Also spent a lot of time helping a friend pack up her house and the move is this week! Hoping to be back on WP next month! Take care, my friend! Xx
Aww! I know how you feel. Summer was amazing but also really odd for me too! I can’t believe your son is going to university. I wish him every success! Looking forward to seeing you back xxx
Well, you must be a busy bee. It has been some time since you posted on WP. How is the book coming? Enjoy the editing and re-writing process. It is worth the effort. See you soon!
Mary Ann, it’s lovely to read your comment! 😀 It has indeed been a long time since my last post and this summer is proving exceptional on many levels … hoping to get back to regular contact here in the autumn. And yes, some book news in the near future too!😀
Although I haven’t had time to comment, I’ve enjoyed reading about your amazing summer of European adventures! With warmest wishes to you, Annika 🌺🌸🦋
Annika – good to have you visit once again and leave a comment. I expect, in due time, we shall hear more about the new book. With warmest wishes for a lovely Fall/Autumn, I hope the writing process goes well. “”__””
I simply adore lavender! The intense purple colour is just so eye-catching!
Sharon, I agree, the intensity of the purple is incredibly striking … pulling us towards the flowers!