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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 3:56:50 PM
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I just harvested my lavender and I was just wondering if there was a recipe for making an essential oil from some of it? Beverley
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 5:14:32 PM
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The process for making essential oils is VERY difficult and not typically something you can do at home. The amount of lavender you need for just a tiny bit of oil is INSANE. you would need to serch the Internet but it isn't something people typically do.
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 5:37:42 PM
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well thanks for the info. Beverley
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 7:10:37 PM
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Hey, Beverley - We're both True Blue Farmgirls. Congratulations!!!
God bless -
Karen
Farmgirl Sister #??? (to be filled in after I get my badge) |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 11:27:35 PM
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Beverley - Maggie from Prairieland Herbs is an expert at this. But you do have to have your own distiller to do it. You could try infusing some oil with your lavender though. You would still get a lovely scent.
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 06:43:29 AM
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Thanks to everyone for all the info.. Beverley
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 5:06:55 PM
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| If you're a bit "handy", you sure can make your own distiller! i've seen info on it online, but never done it myself. If you're still interested, Beverley, I can see if I've got the info archived somewhere.....but, truthfully, you'll probably get more hydrosol (lavender water) than essential oil. I buy mylavender essential oil from Bulgaria, but, I sure do adore the hydrosol i distill from fresh lavender!! :) I use it on my sheets ever night. :) |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 6:44:47 PM
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So do you have to have a distiller to make your hydrosol? if not how do you do that. linen spray would be nice to have too. beverley
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 11:28:44 PM
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I love Bulgarian lavender essential oil too. It's my favorite. I've seen pictures of Maggie's distiller on the website - it's gorgeous.
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The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
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Edited by - therusticcottage on Aug 22 2008 11:30:42 PM |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 09:16:24 AM
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| Yep, you pretty much need a still to do hydrosol as well. it's produced at the same time as the essential oil - the oil can be seen floating on top of the hydrosol, in most cases, and is siphoned off. |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 09:47:19 AM
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thanks for the info. Beverley
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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Yaya
Farmgirl in Training
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Posted - Nov 15 2008 : 7:37:17 PM
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| Can you'll share where you buy your bulgarian essential oil? And where can I see pictures of the homemade distiller. I'd love to try growing lavender! |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2008 : 09:38:40 AM
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i personally purchase it 15 lbs. at a time from a canadian company called FPI. And we do sell it in small amounts on my website (http://prairielandherbs.com/rawmaterials.htm). You can buy it from many places, though, depending on the quantity you need. Essential oil university and rainbow meadow are two of my favorite suppliers in the states - for smaller amounts.
for pictures of homemade still, just start googling! Try googling "homemade still" or "make your own still" and you'll find some interesting info. Mine is purchased, not homemade. |
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