Comments for Lavender Wind Farm

Comment on A Day Off with Whidbey’s Wineries by Joe

Joe — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:59:30 +0000

Grape growing is difficult because the climate has a huge effect on it. It's completely understandable why wineries of Whidbey are concerned of the delayed growth rate of their wine grapes. Perhaps they should explore building hot houses for their grapes.

Comment on Weeding Raised Bed Perennials by DKSchmidt

DKSchmidt — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:51:35 +0000

The large variety, Could it be Grappenhall it grows fast and big.

Comment on Weeding Raised Bed Perennials by Nick

Nick — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:58:16 +0000

What a great invention! So do you also use the scrapers form the raised beds, or just adjust them to fit between existing beds? My growing is much smaller scale, but I did recently move up to usig this manually pushed wheel cultivator to loosen the soil in spring and weed all summer.

Not as easy as driving a tractor, but it beats swinging a hoe!

Comment on Custom Label for Jams by custom labels

custom labels — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:08:30 +0000

I would certainly go for that – being a mom of two, when I am shopping I do not have time to decipher labels. This is nice and clear, and I personally like the green as it suggests 'pastured' to me, and would attract my attention at the outset.

Comment on Necessity and invention – No more stink! by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:50:25 +0000

I get them at Liberty Natural in Oregon. They are just beeswax that has been pelletized – much easier to use.

Comment on Necessity and invention – No more stink! by Mary G

Mary G — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:01:37 +0000

Where did you get the ingredients. I've never even heard of beeswax pastilles!

Comment on When Lavender isn’t enough by Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:35:20 +0000

Thanks Coneflower & Joe, for your kind words. I believe it's through sharing at some level that we join together as humans. My best to you.

Comment on When Lavender isn’t enough by Joe

Joe — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:25:50 +0000

I'm sorry for what you are going through, and totally understand. I have had 3 dear friends and family die in past few months, and I still mourn in my heart their loss.
I too, am working on my lavender farm, and experiencing that tinge of heart pain and clouded eyes of tears as I think about what will not be with them gone. Memories are gifts that stay with us here left behind. I am reminded of the words that one of the Hospice nurses said after she acknowledged the passing of 1 of our loved ones: "Looks like she made it". I continue to work through the pain of loss trying to focus on that truth-They are in a better place.

Best to you, your family, and your farm,
Joe Orcutt
Hood River Lavender

Comment on When Lavender isn’t enough by CONEFLOWER

CONEFLOWER — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:04:42 +0000

I'm so sorry that I found your blog only at this very rough time for you. I saw a post to Facebook and followed it to your blog.

Grief is such a lonely thing. Other people may grieve at the same time, but your grief is yours and you are alone in it. That's the hardest part... the loneliness.

Just keep walking your beautiful lavender fields and smelling the magic aroma and remember that your sister-in-law loved it too and was happy that you have those fields.

I'm sure she is walking with you. (BTW now I have tears in my eyes too)

Comment on Lavender tooth powder by DKS

DKS — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:36:14 +0000

Hmmmm, I am going to have to think on that one you may try Stevia products for somewhat more healthful results. I'll have to think of a binding agent that might work well. I like your blog. Check mine at purpledoglavender.blogspot.com