Looking for Lavender Harvest Help

It’s time to harvest our production lavender field, with about an acre of Grosso lavender, and we need help! If you are interested in a few hours or a few days of harvest work, think about joining us on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, August 5-7. The farm is otherwise closed to the public on those days.

Here are the details:

The Work

Harvesting lavender involves bending over the plant, grabbing a handful of lavender stems, and using a scythe or a pair of clippers to cut the stems and create a bundle about 2-3 inches in diameter. The bundle is rubber-banded together and placed in a bin. Each plant yields about 3-5 bundles. We have about 2,400 lavender plants. Whew! The bins will be transported to a barn, where we will hang the bundles to dry. We’ll need to create the ropes with hanging hooks too (not a field job, but an important one!). We could use help with all aspects of the harvest and hanging.

What You Should Expect

• We’ll be working in the field from 9 AM to 3 PM. Hanging the bundles will likely go until about 5 p.m. Minimum 3-hour commitment preferred.
• It may be hot. The lavender field is in direct sun. We’ll have shade nearby, but come prepared to be out in the sun (hat, sunglasses, long pants, long sleeves or sunscreen). Thankfully, it looks like the weather will be cool (for summer) with highs of 83°F on Monday, 79°F on Tuesday, and 76°F on Wednesday. And the lavender field usually has a nice breeze, so perfect harvest weather!
• You will be bending and stooping a lot.
• The field is bumpy and has some sticky weeds. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, socks, and long pants for maximum comfort.
• No children under 15 and no dogs. We need to stay focused on the harvest.

What’s in it for You?

• $12 per hour of work.
• Two bunches of lavender to take home.
• We will provide lunch, water, music, and a shady spot to get out of the sun.
• Satisfaction at seeing the lavender be transformed into neat little balls, while the bundles pile up!
• Inhaling the wonderful fragrance of cut lavender and enjoying spending time at Bees N Blooms!

How do I Sign Up?

Send us an email with the following information:

• Name
• Phone number
• Day and time you would like to work
• What task(s) you would prefer to help with

We’ll get back to you soon!