Lavender festival in the Uckermark: Experience harvesting, enjoyment and relaxation!

Lavender festival in the Uckermark: Experience harvesting, enjoyment and relaxation!

Grimme, Deutschland - At the weekend, the Uckermark turns back into a purple sea of ​​blossoms. The second lavender festival of this year takes place in Grimme, on the outskirts, organized by the couple Joanna and Karol Olszewski from Szczecin. For the guests, this not only means to enjoy the sight of the colorful fields - they can also lend a hand themselves and harvest fresh lavender. And best of all: every helper can take every tenth bouquet home! So every one who wants to have a bit of their own lavender magic in the garden will find it here.

The first festival in July already attracted over 2,000 visitors and the response was overwhelming. A colorful program is offered this weekend. Visitors can look forward to delicacies such as lavender ice cream, lavender cakes and various lavender products. That ranges from pretty pillows and fragrance bags to tasty liqueur. "Lavender is just thriving in Brandenburg here," says Olszewski, who has grown Lavendel since 2017. As a garden builder, his wife brings the necessary expertise while he was previously a security inspector.

Culinary and healing diversity

But the purple plant is not only nice to look at. Lavender, botanical known as Lavandula Angustifolia , is particularly valued for its calming and anxious properties. These effects make it a popular part of aromatherapy and even in the kitchen. Whether in desserts, teas or hearty dishes - lavender is a real all -rounder! Its essential oils, which have anti -inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, can also be found in many skin care products and massage oils.

If the water is now running together in the mouth, you should know that the fields in Grimme are open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. However, visitors should best register for their visit by email one day in advance. If you want to hope for good weather, you should check the weather forecast, because it is used to work in the interior when it rains. There are also emergency contacts that can be reached until max. 6 p.m. to obtain further information.

take a piece of grim home with you

The Olszewskis have a good knack for the lavender business. Your lavender plants can live up to 25 years, the first harvest takes place after 3-4 years. In order to keep the plants healthy, a special cut from April is necessary, which supports the formation of a spherical shape. The second harvest is already pending in autumn and ensures that the range of fresh lavender extends beyond the summer months. If you want to lend a hand to harvest fresh lavender, you have the perfect opportunity in Grimme!

If you are interested in the various events around the lavender, you can find a comprehensive online calendar on the website of lavendelgrimme.de. Be it for harvesting or buying lavender products - everyone gets their money's worth here.

In summary, it can be said: The lavender festival in Grimme is a feast for the senses. If you are looking for relaxation, wonderful scents and maybe one or the other culinary surprise, you should not miss this festival!