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Lavender Field Day News

"The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong."  This saying attributed to Thomas Carlyle, Scottish philosopher and author seemed to have identified our predicament.  We want to continue to expand the lavender field, but we also need parking space for the Lavender Field Day.  The need to continue to expand, became our "Block of Granite", because to expand meant that we would need to sacrifice our already limited parking.  So we began looking for a way to make the "block of granite" into a "stepping stone".  As you can well imagine, this has not been an easy decision for us to make.  So many people have enjoyed coming to our annual event, and we all enjoyed seeing the marvelous handiwork of the artists and craftsmen at the Lavender Field Day, and we didn't want to disappoint anyone.  So we have decided to have a limited version of a Lavender Field Day spread out over the entire growing season.

On selected weekends (see our calendar of events) we will be holding art and craft classes open to the public.  We have contacted several of our local artists to teach their particular skills, just as they have over the years at our Lavender Field Day.  But with one very exciting difference.  Now they will be teaching two classes.  One session in the morning and one in the afternoon, each lasting 2 hours.  This will give everyone a greater opportunity to expand their own skills and talents while having more access to individualized instruction from the teacher.  We see this as our "stepping stone" to success. Everyone wins.  And several of the teachers have agreed to hold multiple sessions throughout the growing season.  Now even more people will have access to these classes.   

In addition to the weekend classes, we will continue to hold the Saturday Lavender Cafe.  Last Summer we started the Saturday Lavender Cafe and we were delighted at how well it was received.  Each Saturday, Lavender meals will be available, with menus that include items like our Lavender Chicken Salad, Lavender Spinach Pasta Salad, and even lavender lemonade. Each lovingly prepared so that you can  enjoy them while seated in a beautiful field of lavender.  

We look forward to sharing these new stepping stones with everyone that visits Springbrook Meadows Lavender and we believe, because of those who have been our  faithful  followers through the years, that this will truly be "........ a place to be remembered." 

Neal and Debbie Cook

 Springbrook Meadows Lavender

This is a good time to take cuttings if you are making any plants for next year.  Take some of the nice fresh shoots, wound the lower part of the cutting by removing some of the outside skin at the base of the cutting. dip the wounded end into a  little rooting hormone, place it in some nice new bedding , then remove a little of the new growth out of the center of the top of the plant.  This "topping" encourages root growth.  Then watch as they grow throughout the winter.  Be sure and keep them warm to ensure growth and water a little to keep them growing.  By the time next Spring rolls around you will be ready to plant your new babies in that favorite spot you have always been dreaming about.  Have fun and watch them grow.    

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Have you tasted our newest addition.  We worked with our Amish friends to create this tantalizing combination of fruit and lavender flavors.  Now we have Lavender Blueberry, Blackberry and Red Raspberry Jams.  We like them on waffles as well as cookies and the traditional toast and jam.  Click HERE to be taken to our Culinary section section.

The Lavender Cottage has all your Lavender gift ideas. 

Be sure to visit our On-Line Cottage for your Lavender needs. Stop in and see some of the most beautiful gifts for the lavender lover. Click Here to Enter Store.

We fell in love with these little  stuffed animals with "Lavender " embroidered on the tummy. .  Made soft and plush of polyester fibers each animal has a little bag of lavender stuffed inside.  Just warm up the bag and slip it back into this cuddly little friend for a long and relaxing good-night sleep.   A cow , a sheep ,  a teddy bear and a pink pig are available.  These are in limited supply and are embroidered here at Springbrook Meadows Lavender, so please allow ample time for your order  to be created..  Click HERE to see the other selections.

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"A Taste of Lavender - A Guide to Lavender Cooking"

 This is the book that every one has been waiting for.  It contains the "Secret Recipe" for Springbrook Meadows Chicken Salad that has been selling out every year at our Lavender Field Day.  It also contains recipes for our very popular Herbs de Provence Potato Salad, Lavender Chicken Roulade, Lavender Glazed Salmon, Lavender Creme Brulee, Lavender Chocolate Tranquility Ganache, Lavender Colada, and of course our very special Lavender Lemonade.   You can order your copy by clicking HERE.