June 2025

 

Get the latest updates on blooming and fruit picking:

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Lavender Cutting Update:   We will begin to allow minimal cutting of the Sweet variety starting on Saturday, June 7th as long as there are strong stems ready for cutting. The cutting will be on a first come first serve basis. Our Sweet variety of lavender generally blooms in late April and into May and June. This year however, due to the cooler weather and little sun, the stems are running a little late. We've been checking the field and estimate that it might be the first of June before the stems are strong enough to cut. Right now the stems are strong enough but the blooms are not quite ready so that when you cut them, the flower head will droop over. The flower head on the Sweet variety needs to stand up straight. The heat and sun that we are now getting should help speed that up.  We did have to replace some of the plants that we lost during the hard freeze this past winter.  There were however about 50% of the plants that escaped the freeze.  Keep checking the website for updates. During the blooming season, we do allow visitors to cut the lavender and the cost is $5 per bundle. 

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General Field Update: We replanted the entire lavender field last October. And also replaced part of the fields lost to the freeze in January. The primary varieties that we grow are Sweet, Provence and Phenomenal, however, we are testing new varieties to see if they can sustain the heat and humidity. All of these varieties produce blooms with longer stems which make them better for cutting bundles. We will keep you updated regarding the cutting.  The best way to stay up to date on events, plants and fruit ripening: When a pop up box appears on any of our pages, just enter your email address and you will automatically be added to our newsletter.

 We have fresh plants available each week for sale (while supply lasts) - $3.95 each.  

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General Lavender Information: One of the primary questions that we get asked is "when is the best time to come and see the lavender in bloom?".  We grow two varieties and each one of them bloom at different times. The Sweet variety is our spring bloomer and usually blooms in May/June. The blooming progress is always affected by sun, rain, cold and heat so therefore the actual blooming varies a few weeks either way.  The Provence variety is our late summer bloomer and generally blooms at the end of July and through August and September.  

During the blooming of either variety we allow visitors to the farm to cut bundles.  Each blooming cycle lasts for 6-8 weeks. 

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Blackberries:  The blackberries generally produce in June. We are monitoring the field and the berry plants are putting on new berries. It looks like we will be on schedule for ripening but keep checking the website. We are always adding new plants each year. We do allow berry picking when the berries ripen and we charge by the pound. Please Note: We provide containers for the berry picking and do not allow personal containers for picking. 

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Peaches:   The variety of peaches that we grow are Florda King. They are a smaller peach but very sweet and juicy. The peaches are usually ready for picking in April. We had a hard freeze when the peaches were beginning to bud out so the crop was limited.  We did have a smaller crop this year but they are now finished.   NOTE: When in season, we provide the bags for picking. We do not allow personal containers or buckets for the peach picking. We sell the peaches by the pound. We will determine that seasonal cost as we get closer to ripening time.

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Figs: The fig trees had so many figs last year. We do allow picking and it us usually later in the summer. We do charge by the pound and we will provide the containers for picking. We will keep you posted on the progress.

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Asian Pears: The pear trees produce in mid summer and are a variety that

 we call an Asian Pear. The pears are smaller and hard. They have a great flavor but most people use them for cooking in jams, pies, etc. We will keep the website updated on their progress.​​​​​​

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Keep checking the website for current updates and even if you’re planning a trip out to the farm in the next few weeks or months, remember that the drive and landscapes are gorgeous in Washington County! The farm is beautiful even when the lavender is not blooming. Stroll the fields and enjoy all of the handmade products and culinary items in our gift shop “The Lavender Patch”.  Relax in one of our rocking chairs and drink a glass of cold lemonade on the porch.  You can also visit our three miniature goats, Fonzie, Oreo and Moonshine.

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We look forward to seeing you soon!

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