February has been so cold and we have snow on the ground. This time of year I am dreaming of and planning my spring garden. We have been in a drought for a number of years and this spring I want to include many more plants and flowers that have minimal watering requirements. We are already on a year-round water rationing schedule so planting the right flowers is important to keep my garden full of blooms this summer.
Lavender is one plant that tops my list each year since it doesn't need a lot of water. Our winters can be harsh too so I find myself replanting a few plants each year as some don't make it through the cold. I don't mind though because I am rewarded with such beautiful flowers
for cutting and lavender has few pests.
It's also bunny and deer resistant too!
for cutting and lavender has few pests.
It's also bunny and deer resistant too!
I've been trying a few more varieties each year to see which will grow best in my climate. I think Provence, Grosso and Blanco top the list so far for Oklahoma. This year I want like to try a few of the deep purple varieties and will have to order online since my local nurseries only
carry the more common varieties.
My hubbie and I will be putting in a few more beds for lavender this spring. I will be ordering my 'Grosso' plants from Purple Haze Lavender in Sequim,
Washington this year.
carry the more common varieties.
My hubbie and I will be putting in a few more beds for lavender this spring. I will be ordering my 'Grosso' plants from Purple Haze Lavender in Sequim,
Washington this year.
Purple Haze Lavender Farm
For our anniversary in July we are headed up to Washington for the lavender festival and then up to Vancouver Island, British Columbia to enjoy the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. There are so many lavender farms in that area and I can hardly wait to experience all that lavender in person.
The Sequim Lavender Festival is a three day event and I hope to visit each and every farm on the tour.
Purple Haze Lavender Farm
Just looking at lavender via Pinterest and
visiting lavender farm websites
is therapy this time of year.
visiting lavender farm websites
is therapy this time of year.
I'm counting the days until Spring!
I'm linking with
Marty's Inspire Me Tuesday and
Susan's Outdoor Wednesday
Wow! Love looking at all that lavendar.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Another Lavender lover!
ReplyDeleteGreat, i love the color of that last one. I've seen my first row of lavender just last December in New Zealand, and it is in a private house. I felt so wonderful as i just see them in photos. Then at the Botanical Garden there are some plants too, but not as large plantings as rows and rows like those in farms. I also haven't smell the natural scent, what a shame!
ReplyDeleteThat lavender farm is awesome. Never have seen one before. So gad you shared this beauty with us.
ReplyDeleteLavender is so beautiful, Sonia. I have a small patch of it and enjoy cutting blooms for drying. I have even made tea and cookies with lavender. Your anniversary trip sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Sonia! What a fun trip you have planned this year! If you do get to San Diego County sometime, the Keys Creek Lavender Farm is one you would like I think, although it's very small. I have a post about it on my blog, or of course, you can go to their own website and blog. It's near Valley Center. I like your hobby of "lavender love." :) Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the cyber tour very much. Thanks for sharing. I loved the Lavender shots.
ReplyDeleteJM, IL
I've always loved lavender and the trip you and your hubby are planning sounds wonderful. Have a great weekend... :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful purply shots!!
ReplyDeleteSonia, these lav pix just make my heart smile! Thanks to you, I would love to go to some more lavender farms! Have you been to the Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center, CA? It's just a little one in San Diego County, but it's neat! Anyway, glad you liked my new bed canopy from Goodwill! We had great fun with that. You are correct that it's smart not to overbuy even at Goodwill and I try to be careful about that too, especially living in 710 SF! So I'm always editing my spaces. But when I do replace things that wear out or break etc., I like to buy them at Goodwill because they're so inexpensive and so pretty usually because they're older things with character. Anyway, I'm glad you stop by my blog--your kind comments are always a ray of sunshine. :)
ReplyDeleteHermoso blog y hermosos sus trabajos!1
ReplyDeleteCon cariƱo Victoria
Good morning, dear Sonia! Your post is brimming over with beauty and charm - I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.
ReplyDeleteMay you have a delightful week. Hugs!
Hi Sonia,
ReplyDeleteI am new here, came by your blog through my dear friend Carolyn's. I love your garden video. We share a love of gardens. I'll be back but have to go start my day job now. I'll be back to visit. It is very calming here. Thanks for sharing your passion. Happy Week to you,
Linda at Beautiful Ideas