March Came in Like a Lion
Oh, has it been windy! Tin turned up on the barn roof, my sister's greenhouse sustained damage, trees down, power outages, etc. But...
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dscaringi
- Jan 12
- 2 min
35 Below Wind Chill
During the last weeks of 2022, Mother Nature put us in a deep freeze! Our poor lavender! We have no idea how much damage we may...
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dscaringi
- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min
It's Festival Time!
Fall festivals have already started, and the holidays are on their way. This is the busiest season for many small businesses. No need...
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dscaringi
- Jun 28, 2022
- 3 min
What's Happening at the Farm?
We started our lavender adventure (and it has been an adventure) in 2005. We started small, grew our business and our field, and have...
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dscaringi
- May 15, 2022
- 2 min
Sunday Dinner
Growing up, we went to my great grandmother's house every Sunday after church. Fried chicken was on the menu every week, and I now make...
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dscaringi
- Feb 12, 2022
- 3 min
Empty Nest
Soon it will be just me and my husband in the house again. Our youngest will be graduating from college in May. She moved out (7 miles...
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dscaringi
- Jan 15, 2022
- 5 min
Connect with Coffee and Cake
There is a word of the year challenge on Facebook. It challenges you to ask yourself, "What do I need more of in my life?" With COVID...
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dscaringi
- Jan 9, 2022
- 3 min
Lavender and Lemon
Lavender and lemon are complementary flavors. Meaning that any time you see these two together in a recipe, you are guaranteed to...
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dscaringi
- Jan 8, 2022
- 2 min
Let's Talk Breakfast
Growing up my mom and dad were up at 5 am every morning! While Dad went outside in all kinds of weather to take care of the animals...
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dscaringi
- May 8, 2021
- 3 min
Calendar Says May, Thermometer Says Otherwise
The rule of thumb is to wait till after Mother's Day to plant veggies in the garden. Looking ahead at next week's forecast, it will be...
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dscaringi
- Apr 14, 2021
- 3 min
Having a Tea-rrific Party
Have you ever noticed how important drinks are for entertaining? We set up coffee bars, hot chocolate bars, Bloody Mary bars, Mimosa...
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dscaringi
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
Dog Days of Summer
Every year we try to create at least one new product. Pet products have been on our list of things to try for several years. We...
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dscaringi
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
Watermelon Season
Since mentioning watermelon in the last two posts, it has really been on my mind! It's July, it's hot, and it's time to pick a...
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dscaringi
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
Summer Garden Party
With all the time indoors, I've had the opportunity to watch several old black and white movies. It seems like all the ladies were...
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dscaringi
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
Still Indoors
First cold weather kept us indoors, then COVID locked us down, and now 90+ degree temperatures are again sending us indoors to the air...
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dscaringi
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
Garden to Glass
Three years ago we were feeling a bit defeated. Our lavender field had been destroyed by two back-to-back brutal winters. We replanted,...
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dscaringi
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
Introducing the Lavender Patch
As you know, we have decided to keep the farm closed for the rest of the season. We hope to be able to attend some of our fall...
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dscaringi
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Sun is Shining
First, have you tried drying your herbs in the microwave? Amazing! I have already dried parsley, sage, and oregano! My herbs are...
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dscaringi
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Lavender is an Herb
Have you been able to visit your local garden center or Farmer's Market yet to pick up some herb plants for the season? I have! It was...
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dscaringi
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Lavender Luncheon
For the past three years, we have been hosting a lavender luncheon the last Saturday of May to kickstart our season that usually opens...
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