The lavender in my garden was done blooming and had dried out completely, which meant one thing, it was time to collect seeds.
This isn’t something I do every week, but when the timing is right and the stems are good and dry, I grab my scissors, a clean, dry plastic bowl from the kitchen and set aside some time to work. I cut the brittle stems and rubbed the dried flower heads between my fingers to loosen the seeds. Some drop right out. Others need a little extra coaxing.
When I finished, I popped the lid on the bowl and brought it inside to let the seeds finish curing. Simple. No special tools. Just a little patience and some dried lavender that still had one more gift to give.
Why I Save Seeds (Even When I Don’t Have To)
Saving lavender seeds isn’t about being extra. I do it because it gives me more options. I can plant them next season, share them, or just keep them as a reminder that there’s still something valuable left in the things we usually overlook. Plus, there’s something satisfying about collecting from plants I grew myself.
Want to Skip the Seed Stage?
If you’d rather start with a plant that’s already rooted and thriving, I have beautiful lavender plants available for pickup at my urban farm in Clinton, MD. You can order online, swing by and take one home.
They’re easy to grow, fragrant and look amazing in both garden beds and containers.
These aren’t styled stock images. Just a real snapshot of my process: dried lavender, seed heads, a clear-plastic storage container and the results of a quiet, productive task. If you’ve never harvested seeds before, it’s easier than you think. You don’t need a full tutorial, you just need to know when to go outside and do it.
