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Adopt-a-Lavender
The Little Lavender That Could

What is this challenge?

Meet your new summer companion: a pint-sized lavender ready for love, sunlight, and silliness. 🌿💜Adopt a lavender from our farm and join the #AdoptaLavender Challenge! 

How do I participate?

Check in each week for a new challenge! Some of these challenges include naming your plant, dressing it up, and taking it on tiny adventures. Follow the directions and then POST to either Facebook or Instagram with the given hashtags. 

Why do I want to participate?

Here are a few reasons why you would want to participate:

  • Everyone loves lavender!

  • There are prizes to be won!

  • It's fun!

  • It's silly!

  • Why not?

  • We all need some lavender in our lives these days, am I right?

What am I waiting for?

Are you ready to become a proud lavender parent? If so, simply start following Sierra Shadows on our social media channels (Facebook or Instagram), post a picture of you and your lavender competing the task #AdoptaLavender at home, one of our events or farm store and get started!

How do I post?

On Instagram: tag us @sierrashadowsnv

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On Facebook: like and follow us at Sierra Shadows Farm.

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Make sure to use the hashtags given for each new challenge!!

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Winners posted every new week!

What can I win?

Based on your whimsey and creativity, you can win weekly prizes for your *posts. Prizes may include handmade, small-batch products from our field and hives, beautiful products from France, free tickets to other workshops or events, and other surprises!

The Rules:

This is a 6-week challenge: Every week, a new challenge will be posted here on our website and on our social media channels. These challenges may be small missions or fun contests. At the end of the 6 weeks, winner(s) will be selected based on creativity and participation.  

We will post tips and tricks below as we move through the challenges, so keep coming back for help, if needed!

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Lavandula x intermedia

Often Referred to as "French Lavender" in North America

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  • These plants typically bloom later in the season and produce more flowers than l.angustifolia species.

  • Lateral branching is common.

  • They are typically a sterile hybrid between the species l.angustifolia and l.latifolia.

  • Oil yields can be five times more than l.angustifolia, but they can have a more camphoric scent.  

  • Some common varietals are "Provence," "Grosso," "Gros Bleu," and "Super."

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Lavandula angustifolia

Often Referred to as "English Lavender" in North America

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  • Hardy to zone 5.

  • Enjoyed for their sweet fragrance and often used for culinary purposes.

  • Flowers of this species are usually darker and keep their vibrancy when dried.

  • Stems are typically shorter than other species of lavender. 

  • Some common varietals are "Hidcote," "Munstead," "Betty's Blue," "Royal Velvet,"  and "Melissa."

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