lymesdisease – The Lavender Experiment

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?”

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”

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 and fields to plant the Lavender, I pulled a Deer Tick off my thigh. This was in May. My symptoms started at the end ofContinue reading “One expensive bug!”