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It's Kentucky Derby Time!
I've lived in Kentucky my entire life, and I have been to the Derby! It was during college, and we were on a blanket in the infield. I...
dscaringi
Apr 28, 20243 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Mar 17, 20233 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Sep 16, 20222 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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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...
dscaringi
May 15, 20222 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Feb 12, 20223 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 15, 20225 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 9, 20223 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 8, 20222 min read
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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...
dscaringi
May 8, 20213 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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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,...
dscaringi
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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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...
dscaringi
Jan 4, 20212 min read
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