There is something wonderfully nostalgic about English lavender. Its soft purple colour, slender stems and familiar fragrance can bring a little of the summer garden indoors long after the growing season has ended.
Our petite English lavender bundles are grown and hand-harvested at Josephine Flower Farm, then carefully dried so they can be enjoyed in simple, beautiful ways throughout the home. Each bundle contains approximately 50 stems and measures about 12 inches long—just the right size for a small vase, a thoughtful handmade gift or a weekend project.
Here are eight of our favourite ways to make the most of your bundle.
1. Display It as Dried Flower Décor
Sometimes the simplest idea is the loveliest. Place the bundle in a small vintage bottle, pottery vase or mason jar—without water—and let its natural shape and colour speak for itself.
Display it on a bedside table, kitchen shelf, mantel or guest-room dresser. To help preserve the colour, keep dried lavender away from direct sunlight, humidity and cooking steam. You can leave the bundle tied or gently loosen the ribbon for a fuller, more relaxed arrangement.
2. Add a Farm-Grown Touch to Gifts, Place Settings and Wreaths
A single lavender sprig can make even the simplest parcel feel special. Tuck one beneath a ribbon on a gift, tie it to a napkin at each place setting or add a small cluster to a favour bag.
The stems are also lovely in miniature wreaths, seasonal swags and place cards for showers, weddings and garden gatherings. For a charming handmade gift, pair a petite wreath or tied posy with a handwritten note.
3. Make Old-Fashioned Potpourri
Gently rub or roll the dried flower heads between your fingers over a bowl to release the buds. Combine them with other fully dried botanicals such as our farm-grown dried rose petals, citrus slices or fragrant spices, then display the mixture in a shallow bowl. The rose petals add soft colour and make the blend feel especially pretty for gifting.
Keep potpourri dry and out of reach of children and pets. When the fragrance seems quiet, gently stir or crush a few of the buds between your fingers to release more of their natural aroma.
4. Fill Drawer and Closet Sachets
Lavender sachets are a beautiful way to enjoy the harvest every time you open a drawer. Fill a small cotton, linen or muslin bag with dried buds, close it securely and tuck it among folded linens, scarves or off-season clothing.
Sachets also make lovely additions to guest-room pillows, suitcases and gift baskets. Give the bag a gentle squeeze now and then to refresh the scent.
5. Bring Lavender to the Laundry Room
Use a securely closed lavender sachet in a linen cupboard or hamper, or tuck one among clean, folded sheets after they come out of the dryer. This gives the laundry area a soft, garden-inspired touch without leaving loose buds on clothing.
If you choose to use a sachet inside an appliance, use only a purpose-made, tightly closed, heat-safe product and follow the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. For a simple homemade option, we prefer placing the sachet with linens after drying.
6. Create a Lavender Bath Tea or Bath Salts
For an easy bath tea, place dried lavender buds in a reusable muslin bag and steep it in warm bathwater. Keeping the botanicals contained makes cleanup easier and helps prevent plant material from entering the drain.
You can also combine a small amount of lavender with your favourite unscented bath salts. Add a few of our dried rose petals for a beautiful flower-farm bath blend, keeping all botanicals inside the muslin bag for easy cleanup. For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs, and take care because bath products may make the tub slippery.
7. Add a Botanical Touch to Handmade Soap
Dried lavender can add texture and a garden-grown look to handmade soap. Beginners may enjoy working with a pre-formulated melt-and-pour soap base; add the botanicals sparingly and follow the base manufacturer’s directions. A few finely crumbled dried rose petals can also be used as a decorative botanical accent.
Whole buds can feel scratchy and may naturally darken in soap, so finely ground lavender or a light decorative sprinkle is often best. More advanced cold-process soapmaking requires an accurately tested formula and careful lye-safety practices.
8. Brew, Bake and Mix—with Culinary-Grade Lavender Only
English lavender can add a delicate floral note to tea, lemonade, simple syrup, sugar, shortbread and other desserts—but a little goes a long way. Start with a small pinch and taste as you go; too much can become bitter or perfumed.
Only use lavender that is specifically labelled and sold as culinary grade. Decorative bundles should not be used in food or drinks unless the product label clearly says they are suitable for culinary use.
Try culinary lavender in:
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Lavender simple syrup for sparkling lemonade or cocktails
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Lavender sugar for tea, berries or baking
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Lemon-lavender shortbread
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A gentle herbal tea blend
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Peach, berry or apple desserts
A Little Piece of the Lavender Field
Whether you place your bundle in a favourite vase, make a sachet for your linen cupboard or use a few sprigs to finish a thoughtful gift, English lavender invites a slower, more beautiful kind of creativity. It is a simple way to bring the feeling of the flower field home—and to keep enjoying the harvest through every season.
Create with Flowers from Our Fields
Pair a petite English lavender bundle with our dried flower petals to create colourful potpourri, botanical bath teas, handmade soaps, and thoughtful flower-inspired gifts.
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