The Menkveld Farm Blog

We started our flower farm in 2017 while living in Nolensville, TN! It was an amazing experience for our family, and in that process, we learned so much! In 2023 we relocated to West Michigan, and while our family is still settling into a new routine and growing flowers on a much smaller scale, I am excited to continue to share information about what we learned during our time in Tennessee. I would love to have you follow along with me as I continue to share about farming and learning to run a business!

Elizabeth Menkveld 11/15/20 Elizabeth Menkveld 11/15/20

Lavender Gift Boxes

I was able to find some time over the last month to start working on our lavender gift boxes! Our littlest is just beginning to settle into a routine, and I made several batches of our lavender soaps, body butter, lotion bars, and bath salts during his nap times, while big sister was in school.

Elizabeth Menkveld 4/30/19 Elizabeth Menkveld 4/30/19

How to Use Lavender Sachets

Lavender sachets are some of our most popular items sold at Menkveld Farm. However, when people first hear about them, they often wonder what they can be used for. Today I am sharing some of my personal favorite uses for these wonderful lavender bags!

Elizabeth Menkveld 3/19/19 Elizabeth Menkveld 3/19/19

Why We Grow Lavender

Our business grew out of our desire to live life as naturally as possible and avoid chemicals and medication when able. We wanted to grow and raise our own food and learn how to use plants medicinally. In parallel, I was also trying to learn everything I could about being a cut flower farmer. I don’t know about you, but a vase of flowers on my kitchen table brings a smile to my face every time I see it, and I loved the idea of looking out my back window to a field of flowers in bloom.