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Harvest time in San Diego county

1/9/2016

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After a week of torrential rain, today was cool and sunny -- and our first official harvest day. Probably an unusually late date for a lavender harvest, but that’s lavender farming in San Diego county.  In addition to harvesting the lavender,  we also attempted essential oil distillation for the first time and I attempted pruning for the second time.  Though we made some progress, both need to be improved.

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    Hello! My name is Pam Reynolds Baker and I am a mom/wife, English teacher, writer, and lavender farmer who lives in Dundee Oregon .  ​

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  • Home
  • Lavender 101
    • Our Lavender
    • A Brief History of Lavender
    • The Many Uses of Lavender Essential Oil
    • What is Hydrosol anyway?
    • Lavender and Anxiety
    • Lavender and Weddings
    • Lavender around the house
    • When to harvest lavender
    • Lavender and Soil Amendment
  • Field notes
    • Around the farm
    • Reflections on Life and Lavender
    • Meet the Neighbors
  • Shop
  • Recipes
    • food/drink >
      • Drinks
      • Appetizers
      • Main Dishes
      • Desserts
    • bath/body
  • Lodging
  • Gallery
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy