Our farm grown dried culinary lavender buds, grown with care on our family farm in Michigan, add a uniquely fragrant flavor to your favorite recipes, teas, and spice blends. Get creative in your kitchen by experimenting with these aromatic lavender buds, perfect for everything from baking to beverages. Full dried lavender stems also make beautiful, scented decorations, and can even enhance your campfire or grilling experience.
Lavender Buds — Dried Lavender for Cooking, Crafts & Aromatherapy
Our farm-grown lavender buds are harvested at peak bloom from our organically grown fields in West Michigan. Available as dried lavender flowers, whole bundles, or bulk lavender buds, they're versatile enough for culinary use, DIY crafts, sachets, and aromatherapy — all from a single source you can trust.
What to Do With Dried Lavender Buds
Baking & cooking: Add culinary lavender buds to shortbread, lemonade, simple syrups, honey, vinaigrettes, and herbal teas
DIY sachets & drawer fresheners: Fill small cloth bags with dried lavender to scent closets, drawers, and linens
Aromatherapy: Place loose lavender buds in a bowl, diffuser pouch, or eye pillow for calming lavender scent
Lavender neck wrap refresh: Add dried buds when refilling your Xander or neck wrap to restore the scent
Crafts & floral arrangements: Use dried lavender stems and buds in wreaths, bouquets, and seasonal decor
Relaxing bath: Steep dried lavender in muslin bags for a soothing lavender bath soak
Frequently Asked Questions — Dried Lavender Buds
What are lavender buds used for?
Lavender buds are the dried flower heads of the lavender plant. They're used in cooking, baking, aromatherapy, DIY sachets, bath soaks, and craft projects. Our culinary-grade dried lavender buds are safe to consume and potent enough for all craft and aromatherapy uses.
What is the difference between culinary and regular dried lavender?
Culinary lavender buds are grown without pesticides and processed to food-safe standards. All of our dried lavender is grown on our Michigan farm and is suitable for both culinary and non-culinary uses.
How do you store dried lavender buds?
Store dried lavender in an airtight container away from direct sunlight and heat. Properly stored, lavender buds retain their fragrance and potency for 1–2 years.
Can I use dried lavender in cooking?
Yes — our culinary lavender buds are perfect for baking, beverages, and savory dishes. Use sparingly (1/4 the amount of rosemary) as lavender has a strong, floral flavor. Great in shortbread, honey, lemonade, and herb blends.