Oberlander Organics

04/11/2026

🪻✨ Exciting Changes Ahead at Our Lavender Farm! ✨🪻

Hello, friends and lavender lovers alike! We’re thrilled to share some wonderful updates as we gear up for the 2026 lavender season! This spring is bringing big changes, and we can't wait to unveil all the magic we’ve been working on.

📢❣️Mark your calendars for our annual Olalla Lavender Festival on July 15th-16th!🗓️ This year, we’re finally opening our farm to the Olalla community, and we’re so excited to welcome you all! Get ready for a weekend filled with fragrant blooms, family fun, and unforgettable memories.

Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect:

💜 Family-Friendly Fun: Our farm is designed with families in mind! Bring your little ones and let them explore our sensory activity play area, where they can discover the wonders of lavender through sight, sound, and smell.

💜 Interactive and Educational Stations: Kids and adults alike can participate in interactive learning experiences about lavender cultivation and its many uses.

💜 Crafts and Artisan Treats: Join us for delightful crafts that will spark creativity, and don’t miss our artisan lavender treats and gifts that make perfect souvenirs.

Stay tuned for more details as we count down to the festival! We can’t wait to see you all and share the beauty of lavender with our beloved community. 🌿💜

01/23/2026

🌿✨ Pruning and Propagating in the Winter Sun☀️💜

This past week, we embraced the chilly yet beautiful sunny days to give our lavender some much-needed TLC! 🌱 Here’s a peek into our lavender adventure and some tips for you to try at home.

🪻Why Prune Lavender?
Pruning not only keeps your lavender healthy but encourages lush growth and vibrant blooms come spring.

💁🏼‍♀️Tips for Pruning Your Lavender:

🪻Timing is Key - The best time to prune is late winter to early spring, just before new growth starts. A sunny day helps you see what you’re doing!

🪻Use Sharp Tools: A clean pair of garden shears will make the job easier and reduce the risk of damaging the plant.

🪻Cut Back Wisely: Trim about one-third of the plant’s height, focusing on the woody stems. Avoid cutting into the old wood, as it may not sprout new growth.

🪻Shape It Up: Aim for a rounded shape to help rainwater drain off and prevent rot. This also promotes a fuller appearance.

🪻Propagation Time: If you want more lavender, take cuttings from the pruned stems! Remove the lower leaves and place them in a pot with well-draining soil. Keep them moist and in indirect sunlight until they root.

🪻Care After Pruning: Water sparingly until new growth appears, and give your lavender a boost with a light fertilizer once it starts to wake up.

✨ Pro Tip: Always wear gloves to protect your hands from any prickly bits!

We’re excited to see how our lavender flourishes this spring! 🌸 Have you pruned your lavender yet? Share your experiences below! 👇💬

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01/19/2026

🌿💜 Exciting days ahead on our lavender farm! My daughter and I are busy testing the soil today as we prepare to transplant hundreds of new lavender plants this spring! 🪻We can’t wait to share the beauty and joy of lavender with our community at the upcoming Olalla Lavender Festival this summer! 🎉

Did you know that playing with soil is not just fun but also incredibly beneficial for kids? As a Pediatrician (and farmer)I truly cannot emphasize enough how much engaging with dirt can strengthen their immune systems, boost happiness, and enhance focus. 🌍💚 By getting hands-on with nature, children learn, explore, and connect with the world around them!

Here’s a fun and simple activity you can do at home to explore pH levels with your littles:

1. Gather Your Materials: You’ll need soil, water, a clear container, and pH test strips or red cabbage juice (just boil some red cabbage in water, strain it, and let it cool).

2. Mix It Up: Combine a handful of soil with water in the container and stir well.

3. Test the pH: Dip the pH strips into the mixture or add a few drops of cabbage juice to see the color change! 🌈

4. Discuss: Talk about what the colors mean and how different plants thrive in various pH conditions!

Join us on this thrilling journey as we gear up for a summer full of lavender, fun, and community connection! Let’s get ready to dig in together!

09/14/2025

Slow mornings in September are my favorite 🫶🏼

09/14/2025

🍁 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚
Let’s celebrate community, support local, and keep Olalla’s spirit alive together! 🧡

In a world that often feels busy and disconnected, Olalla is a reminder of what matters most: neighbors who know each other, volunteers who step up, and places where people gather not just for entertainment, but for connection. We are lucky to live in a community where music still fills our halls an...

09/03/2025

Homestead is where the heart is 🫶🏼

08/19/2025

Raising kind humans- it’s what I do 💜

07/16/2025

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Every like, share, and comment helps our lavender bloom beyond the field. 💜
When you engage with small lavender farms online, you're supporting passionate growers, handmade products, and local agriculture.

It’s a simple way to help our community thrive!
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07/16/2025

💜🤘🏼🌟Say GOOD MORNING to our newest breakfast staple! 🫐Blueberry Lavender🪻Oatmeal 🥣

If you have culinary lavender, lavender sugar, or lavender simple syrup lying around, I’ve got a delicious breakfast recipe that your kids will adore! This Blueberry Lavender Oatmeal is not only a hit at our breakfast table, but it’s so nutritious and filling that they always ask for seconds—whether it’s served hot or cold!

Recipe: Blueberry Lavender Oatmeal

**Ingredients:**
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A pinch of salt

**Instructions:**
1. In a saucepan, combine rolled oats, milk, and salt. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and stir in the blueberries, lavender, honey (or syrup), lemon zest, and lemon juice.
3. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and the blueberries are bursting.
4. Serve warm, or let it cool for a refreshing cold breakfast!

**Nutritional Facts (per serving):**
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g
- Sugars: 10g
- Fat: 5g

This oatmeal is a wonderful way to start the day, packed with antioxidants from the blueberries and calming properties from the lavender. Give it a try and watch your kids devour every last bite! 💜🥣

📸 Don’t forget to snap a pic and tag me if you try it! farmer .lavender.festival

Enjoy your breakfast adventure! 🌼💖

07/13/2025

Last day here at the Winery! Come say Hello! 💜

07/13/2025

I’m not sure who works harder!

Humans 🤘🏼 or the 🐝Bees???
(I’m thinking the Bees!)

Whoever works the hardest has to pay the bills? What do you all think????

FUN FACT! 😲🐝💪🏻 Bumblebees are remarkably strong for their size, capable of carrying loads up to twice their body weight while flying. This strength, due to their unique muscle structure and rapid wing beats, helps them transport pollen and nectar effectively, making them excellent pollinators.
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07/13/2025

Morning hustle for day 2 of this weekends Olalla lavender Festival! Fresh blooms from this mornings harvest! 💜