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Welcome to The Lavender House by Lavender garden, workshops, pop ups & event speaker.

14/09/2026

Well this has gained lovely attention on my stories so deserves a permanent place in the grid and some further thoughts and answers!
Things I do as a sustainable small business...
I think how you start out is important, as every decision stems from those values you set out in the early days. It was always at the core of The Lavender House to ensure integrity & transparency throughout every process. Questioning decisions on many levels has kept the business centred & all movement forward intentionally environmentally focused.
Just as important was who I have chosen to work with over the years. These are people to go check out!
I used Emily Emily Jones | Web Design & SEO Consultant to design & maintain my website. They "design for nice people doing nice things".
Due to the nature of the business & literally bringing the outside in, my workshop was never going to be a place for making skincare. I needed people I could trust & whose company shared the same values. Cosy Cottage was a match and they have all the lavender focused skincare a girl could need.
My local charity shops are wonderful! They know what I am looking for (no plain white thank you!) and often point things out. Giving new life to an item and supporting charities is win win. Keech Hospice MIA Ampthill Barnardo's .
You have probably guessed I could talk ALOT about this. Maybe a part 2?

17/08/2026

My bag of the summer?
It had to be the small reed & I took it everywhere!
It seems I had a few favourite dresses too 😂.
Tell me where you took your basket this summer in the comments below, I do love to hear where they've been.

Travel / basket bag / Italy / Spain/ Euro summer

16/08/2026

And that's a wrap to the Lavender season!
I have loved every part this year, every day was different and gave so much joy.
• Hosting Lavender wreath making workshops was a treat each time. No two wreath's turned out the same.
• Group garden tours were lots of fun, busy & HOT!!!
• I have been more and more selective with shows and it has paid off. I have realised I am more suited to destination events, where we all have a lush day out.
Think stately homes and complimentary businesses.
• And then there is my keynote speaking... a part of the business that has crept up on me, but one that I thrive in. Give me an audience and let me loose of flying stories or lavender and I am in my element.
This week is cutting week, so here is your reminder to give your lavender that hard cut it needs.

Lavender / grower / Bedfordshire business / keynote

23/06/2026

If there is a plant happy in a heatwave, then it's Lavender.
Just remember...
• water pots deeply and wet the actually pot too.
• Don't be tempted to dead head as it makes the plant work hard when it just needs to be conserving energy.
• If you have plants/herbs in pots that are struggling, place a saucer of water underneath.
• Lavender in the ground only needs watering if we have had a drought for longer than two weeks.
• The exception is new lavender plants- these need to be watered for three weeks until they are well established.
• Leave feeding your hydrangeas until the heat has passed.
• Find a good spot in the shade for a well earned rest!
• Let your cat trample an area if it means they are cool and rested. The Lavender always perks up after!

04/06/2026

A handwoven house!
I often get people saying they would only use their basket for the beach, so I thought I would take a few snaps around the house to show just how versatile baskets are.
I have now realised just how many handwoven bits we have and this is only half! (with a couple from the workshop too).
Each one tells a story of where we got it, how long we've had it, where it's travelled to and houses it's decorated. There are some that now have a different job - like the one that's not strong enough to carry any longer, so holds all the wrapping paper. I am sure you all have a basket of doom too 😂
In this house baskets are definitely not just for the beach, how about you?
Baskets | Basket bags | home decor | home storage | country home | handwoven baskets | home inspo |

05/05/2026

Life behind the first class curtain.
Date for your diary - Wednesday 24th June 2026.
If you like good food, great surroundings and a first class afternoon of fun & laughter then hopefully I will see you beaming back at me on the 24th.
Luckily, I kept a journal of every trip I was part of. Whether a quick three day New York or an eleven day Australia, it’s all there! Drawing on these diary
entries I retell what really went on behind the first class curtain!
Story telling from over 70 countries of adventure, fun, learning to follow your gut and everything in between!
Book through details all on the poster.

15/04/2026

✨ I’m So Excited to Be Speaking in Northampton Next Week ✨.
I’m absolutely delighted to be joining City Ladies Networking Northampton next Tuesday for what promises to be a truly special morning of connection, conversation, and community.
For those I haven’t met yet, my journey hasn’t been a straight line. After nearly 20 years travelling the world as cabin crew and representing global brands, I faced redundancy in 2020 — and with it, a moment that made me completely rethink who I was beyond the uniform.
What followed was a deeply personal journey of rediscovery — reconnecting with myself, reframing my strengths, and slowly rebuilding a life that felt authentic and aligned.
Today, I’m the founder of The Lavender House, where I grow and create all things lavender. I host garden tours, run creative workshops, attend pop-ups, and I’m currently writing my first book — alongside speaking about my journey and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Now, I’m so excited to share that story with you.
📍 Event Details
🗓 Tuesday 21st April 2026
📍 Hilton Northampton
⏰ 10:30am – 12:00pm
This event is all about bringing women together to:
✨ Connect with like-minded professionals
✨ Share stories and experiences
✨ Support one another through every chapter
✨ Open the door to new opportunities
If my journey has taught me anything, it’s this: sometimes life changes direction in ways we never expect — but those moments can lead us somewhere even more meaningful.
I would truly love for you to join us, hear my story, and be part of this incredible new community 💜
🎟 Reserve your place here:
https://www.cityladiesnetworking.com/events-northampton/event-one-rg2bh-mx2wm-3ea3j-ee9ap
If you can’t make this date, there are more events coming up in May and June.
WomenSupportingWomen NewBeginnings

11/04/2026

A very pretty day down on the farm.
It would have been my dad's 83rd birthday today. For many years the whole family-three generations would go lambing together to celebrate and create memories. The sheer awe we all felt with new life coming in to the world- for the meat eaters the best sausages and burgers they could eat and me? I would always sneak birthday cupcakes in and take lots of photos.

26/03/2026

Next up ~ My Lavender growing journey talk. Thank you so much for all the love so far on me getting this info out there 🤍.
Join Jennifer and hear all about her growing journey through three gardens and how that transferred in to becoming a Lavender grower and Founder of The
Lavender House. Learn how to choose, plant, care and propagate Lavender. Followed with tips on how and when to cut, successful drying methods and
troubleshooting queries. All this in the hope of keeping a dense plant, which produces an abundance of flowers and gives a second life to the flower heads.
Jennifer will explain how using Lavender's natural beauty and fragrance she then makes a range of home and self care lifestyle items.
These items can be purchased after the talk.
Jennifer’s workshop and experimental Lavender garden is based in a small Bedfordshire village. It is there that she hosts garden tours and creative workshops..
wwwthelavenderhouse.rocks

25/03/2026

LIFE BEHIND THE FIRST CLASS CURTAIN.
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Luckily, Jennifer kept a journal of every trip she was part of. Whether a quick three day New York or an eleven day Australia, it’s all there! Drawing on these diary entries she is able to retell what really went on behind the first class curtain!
Story telling from over 70 countries of adventure, fun, learning to follow your gut and everything in between.
Also covering themes of; Women in aviation, Cabin Crew training, customer service expertise, resilience, adaptability, decision making under pressure,
unexpected realities of the Cabin Crew role and being part of a “one world community”.
Each talk is bespoke to accommodate the room, event purpose, location and audience type, ensuring it is tailored to suit your needs.
~ If this sounds like the perfect talk for your event then drop me a message. I adore doing these as it brings me right back to all the fun ✈️🌎💺🛄

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Bedford
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Website

http://www.thelavenderhouse.rocks/

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