Lavender Season in Sequim

There comes a time in every S'quimer's heart when the urge to forage overwhelms, and one must go out to pick sweetly scented lavender. This was my first time picking lavender at a couple of the numerous lavender farms around Clallam County. It wasn't possible last year because Covid happened so all farms were closed. 

So with friend Barb, we headed just up the road a bit to Jarden du Soleil, a lavender farm I've had my eye on for ages. I mean, they have chickens and goats to pet. And ice cream... lavender ice cream. 

Loved the suggestions on how to spend one's time.

It was mid morning so the air was crisp and cool, perfect for lavender picking. First I picked up a green twistie and a pair of scissors in the cute little farm shop seen above. Barbara checked out all the lavender essential oils which are made on the farm. She chose one that had the sweetest scent to her
nose. I went for a small lavender infused chocolate bar (oh, you'd have gone for one too!), a cute embroidered sheer lavender sachet bag and a cunning little light switch plate featuring lavender swigs. Shortly thereafter I headed out to the lavender fields to pick to my heart's contentment. 

Acres and acres of purple beauty

 The farm has honey bees, but there was a great contingent of bumblebees also digging around for lavender nectar. I wish the farm sold lavender honey, freshly made by their honey bees. 

Barb, dressed in lavender for her shopping spree

I was quite happy with the lavender I picked. There were several different varieties, some in different shades of purple, and there were several bushes with white lavender buds as well. 

B&B Family Farm

Next we drove over to a second lavender farm, the B&B Family Farm. Didn't do any lavender picking there, but did stop into their farm store. Both Barb & myself found some goodies to indulge in. I went overboard in purchasing some lavender woods scented mini-candles. There will be additional Lavender Farm exploring before the season ends, 

You can find vast fields of lavender all over Sequim. Take that France!

Not a bad haul for five bucks