2025 has been full of surprises, some good and some not so great. The winter was not kind to our crops as we lost 80% of our 600 plants, mainly due to a lack of snowfall, which provides much-needed insulation to our plants. Even though we took every precaution, as in past years, the lackContinue reading “2025 A Year of Growth”
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New plants + no rain = Anxiety 😥
We lovingly planted 404 little, tiny Munstead and Phenomenal plants on Saturday June 10th. We liberally watered them before we left on Sunday and started praying for rain! We did get rain, everywhere but the farm once that week. So frustrating! I can empathize with how farmers feel when they don’t get rain. Obviously, ourContinue reading “New plants + no rain = Anxiety 😥”
It’s finally happening! 👀🥂😲
This past weekend, after a year and a half of planning and preparation, we got our little lavender plants in the ground. We had help from family and friends to make this happen quickly on a perfect summer day. There’s not enough “thank-you’s” to express our gratitude ❤️ The work and stress aren’t over: weContinue reading “It’s finally happening! 👀🥂😲”
One expensive bug!
So here I am writing again after a few months! Who knew a tiny tick would put me out of commission and into the hospital? After working in the grass … One expensive bug!
Always nervous, always excited about the future!
This year I started making cold-process soap to expand on
New Year = New Goals 🙌🏻
I’ve come to the realization that there are only 24 hours in each day and I need to sleep for 8 of those, work at my “real job” for at least 9 of those, and prep for work/bed in 2 hours. This leaves me about 4-5 for anything else. It’s not enough!! 🤪 This year,Continue reading “New Year = New Goals 🙌🏻”
A blanket of snow to keep things warm?
I guess a healthy layer of snow will keep the soil warmer. So I guess it’s a good thing to have it AROUND the lavender plants. BUT I’m guessing having the snow on top of the lavender isn’t the best? Or so I’ve read in snippets here and there. The fabric covering is supposed toContinue reading “A blanket of snow to keep things warm?”
It’s time to gamble 🙏🏼
What else does one do in the depths of winter surrounded by the never ending gray/white scenery but shop for $1,000 in plants!? Here’s why it’s a gamble: we don’t know if the $1,000 in plants from last year will survive the winter and the fall trim. I also found a new company to buyContinue reading “It’s time to gamble 🙏🏼”
Saying “good-bye” and see you in the spring (praying for the best!) my little lavender plants 🙏🏼🤞❤️
To avoid watching the news over election results and Facebook to avoid all the drama over the election, I’ve been researching about Lavender and how to care for it. I’ve even created a Google Document with numerous pages to keep track of my current lavender plots, different species and their uses, information on where I’veContinue reading “Saying “good-bye” and see you in the spring (praying for the best!) my little lavender plants 🙏🏼🤞❤️”
September Harvest: Lavender in a brown bag
We had a huge amount of rain in early September which is pretty uncharacteristic for this time of year. I was already nervous about getting root rot and the fact I haven’t trimmed off the flowers to help promote shrub growth. All this is making me skeptical that most plants won’t make it through theContinue reading “September Harvest: Lavender in a brown bag”
The Lavender Experiment 