Winter Term 2010

“Ladies fair, I bring to you
lavender with spikes of blue;
sweeter plant was never found
growing on our English ground.”
-Caryl Battersby

I really don’t know anything about lavender.

I considered growing some a few months back, but like any sun-loving plant it would be doomed to an unfulfilled life of shade on my patio. That’s why I considered myself fortunate to be visiting near Portland this weekend during the Yamhill Lavender Festival.

Tucked behind miles of rolling Oregon farm acreage, the festival has drawn both locals and enthusiasts to celebrate the distinct beauty, aroma and taste of lavender since ...