Monthly Archives: February 2011

In our extensive reading about lavender, we’ve learned an interesting tidbit. Bee pollination increases lavender oil production – some studies say as much as 16-20%! That did it for me – no way could we have lavender and NOT have … Continue reading →

After months of research, the time has come to order our lavender plants. We’ve decided on a 1/5 acre plot that can be viewed directly from the back porch and the bedroom windows. If all else fails, at least we’ll … Continue reading →

This weekend, we were excited to attend the 2011 PlacerGROWN Food & Farm Conference held right here in our little town. As it turns out, farmers attended from all over Northern California to learn about the programs we’re lucky to … Continue reading →