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Why does my honey crystallize?

Daunelle Wulstein
Nov 25, 2025
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Keeping Bees

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Sharing our Joy of Bees and Lavender - Our Fourth Year

Sharing our Joy of Bees and Lavender - Our Fourth Year

Est. 2018

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What a LOVELY afternoon! Thank you to everyone who joined Sandy and me for a pre-game scent-sational soap-making class. The barn still smells like roses and lavender 🌹💜

Happy (early) Valentine’s Day! ❤️
We hope everyone enjoyed themselves!

What a LOVELY afternoon! Thank you to everyone who joined Sandy and me for a pre-game scent-sational soap-making class. The barn still smells like roses and lavender 🌹💜

Happy (early) Valentine’s Day! ❤️
We hope everyone enjoyed themselves!

Game Day!!! …I mean Workshop Day! 💜🥰 Excited to make some soap!!

#getcrafty #nevadalavender #nevadahoney #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

Game Day!!! …I mean Workshop Day! 💜🥰 Excited to make some soap!!

#getcrafty #nevadalavender #nevadahoney #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

We are looking forward to this Sunday’s event! Another sweet soap-making class with Sandy using our honey and lavender 💜

We promise to get you home in time for the big game! (Well, at least for half-time with Bad Bunny!)

#getcrafty #nevadalavender #gotbees🐝 #gotlavender #sierrashadowslavender

We are looking forward to this Sunday’s event! Another sweet soap-making class with Sandy using our honey and lavender 💜

We promise to get you home in time for the big game! (Well, at least for half-time with Bad Bunny!)

#getcrafty #nevadalavender #gotbees🐝 #gotlavender #sierrashadowslavender

New batch reel:

Two day process in the commercial kitchen to make our bottled liquid summer aka our lavender-syrup 💜

It can be used in cocktails or mocktails, as well as sauces, baking, and cooking!

We have new recipes on our website!

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #gotbees🐝 #douglascountynv

New batch reel:

Two day process in the commercial kitchen to make our bottled liquid summer aka our lavender-syrup 💜

It can be used in cocktails or mocktails, as well as sauces, baking, and cooking!

We have new recipes on our website!

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #gotbees🐝 #douglascountynv

We recently purchased a lavender harvester from New Zealand. This harvester is only available in New Zealand or China. We knew we would have some type of import tax aka tariff to pay but were surprised when we received a bill for a 50% tariff because the harvester is considered an aluminum derivative and not a machine!

Let’s Fact-Check statements our leaders have been saying about tariffs recently:

“Foreign countries pay the tariffs”

This is a frequently repeated but false claim. Tariffs are taxes or duties levied on imported goods, and they are paid to the U.S. government by the U.S.-based importer (companies, not foreign nations).

Reality: U.S. companies importing goods pay the tariffs. These costs are largely passed on to American consumers through higher prices or absorbed by the importing companies as lower profits.

“Tariffs do not raise prices for American consumers”

Related to the above, this claim is consistently fact-checked as false. Economists broadly agree that tariffs increase the price of goods for consumers.

Reality: Studies show that American individuals and businesses bear the overwhelming majority of the cost of recent tariffs on imported goods.

Historical evidence and recent studies show that tariffs are taxes that raise prices and reduce available quantities of goods and services for US businesses and consumers, resulting in lower income, reduced employment, and lower economic output.

So, if you didn’t already know, it’s really us, the American consumer, that pays the tariff. Thanks for letting me vent!

We recently purchased a lavender harvester from New Zealand. This harvester is only available in New Zealand or China. We knew we would have some type of import tax aka tariff to pay but were surprised when we received a bill for a 50% tariff because the harvester is considered an aluminum derivative and not a machine!

Let’s Fact-Check statements our leaders have been saying about tariffs recently:

“Foreign countries pay the tariffs”

This is a frequently repeated but false claim. Tariffs are taxes or duties levied on imported goods, and they are paid to the U.S. government by the U.S.-based importer (companies, not foreign nations).

Reality: U.S. companies importing goods pay the tariffs. These costs are largely passed on to American consumers through higher prices or absorbed by the importing companies as lower profits.

“Tariffs do not raise prices for American consumers”

Related to the above, this claim is consistently fact-checked as false. Economists broadly agree that tariffs increase the price of goods for consumers.

Reality: Studies show that American individuals and businesses bear the overwhelming majority of the cost of recent tariffs on imported goods.

Historical evidence and recent studies show that tariffs are taxes that raise prices and reduce available quantities of goods and services for US businesses and consumers, resulting in lower income, reduced employment, and lower economic output.

So, if you didn’t already know, it’s really us, the American consumer, that pays the tariff. Thanks for letting me vent!

In our latest workshop, guests were invited on a sensory journey using an array of aromatic and botanic elements. Thank you to Chelsea and StaySea for their knowledge and guidance through smudge making, tasseology and Tarot card reading. What a magical afternoon we all had 🪄🥰

In our latest workshop, guests were invited on a sensory journey using an array of aromatic and botanic elements. Thank you to Chelsea and StaySea for their knowledge and guidance through smudge making, tasseology and Tarot card reading. What a magical afternoon we all had 🪄🥰

I had such a lovely time yesterday with the University Women's Club of Douglas County. Thank you for inviting me to speak on lavender and my Why! I love to share how I began this lavender adventure with others and in doing so, I hope to inspire others to learn how they can better connect with nature while supporting pollinators.

Thank you again, and I hope to welcome you to the lavender next season!

I had such a lovely time yesterday with the University Women's Club of Douglas County. Thank you for inviting me to speak on lavender and my Why! I love to share how I began this lavender adventure with others and in doing so, I hope to inspire others to learn how they can better connect with nature while supporting pollinators.

Thank you again, and I hope to welcome you to the lavender next season!

Thank you to everyone who helped plant the new field, cut their own bunch, made a wreath, sipped on lavender lemonade, painted a purple-hued vista, practiced yoga on the lawn, weaved ribbon for a lavender wand, nibbled on a lavender treat, celebrated a birthday in the barn, took a photo with a dog in the labyrinth, shopped in our petite boutique, gave the horse a carrot, named a baby lavender plant, attempted to pet a lamb, visited the bees, imprinted lavender in ceramic clay, hammered a lavender stamp into silver, laughed amongst new friends, learned how to make soap, and simply enjoyed themselves and shared this joy with others here at Sierra Shadows Lavender & Honey.

We are so grateful for you and the memories we created together in 2025.

Thank you 💜 Happy New Year, 2026 💜
We look forward to a new season with you 💜

Thank you to everyone who helped plant the new field, cut their own bunch, made a wreath, sipped on lavender lemonade, painted a purple-hued vista, practiced yoga on the lawn, weaved ribbon for a lavender wand, nibbled on a lavender treat, celebrated a birthday in the barn, took a photo with a dog in the labyrinth, shopped in our petite boutique, gave the horse a carrot, named a baby lavender plant, attempted to pet a lamb, visited the bees, imprinted lavender in ceramic clay, hammered a lavender stamp into silver, laughed amongst new friends, learned how to make soap, and simply enjoyed themselves and shared this joy with others here at Sierra Shadows Lavender & Honey.

We are so grateful for you and the memories we created together in 2025.

Thank you 💜 Happy New Year, 2026 💜
We look forward to a new season with you 💜

Wishing everyone the merriest of Christmases 🎄♥️ May you share in the joy of the season with family and friends today 🎁

Wishing everyone the merriest of Christmases 🎄♥️ May you share in the joy of the season with family and friends today 🎁

We took these photos two days ago, December 20th, before this new storm system rolled in. It’s amazing how well these babies did this year! We planted the plugs mid-June and have monitored their growth since then. We stopped watering back in October but they continued to grow and thrive. Now, the real test comes: winter, with its rain, snow, wind, and oftentimes, weird heat spells❄️

We’ll post more as the winter progresses as we wait in anticipation for this field’s first complete season!

In the meantime, Think Snow! ⛄️ and stay warm out there! ♥️

We took these photos two days ago, December 20th, before this new storm system rolled in. It’s amazing how well these babies did this year! We planted the plugs mid-June and have monitored their growth since then. We stopped watering back in October but they continued to grow and thrive. Now, the real test comes: winter, with its rain, snow, wind, and oftentimes, weird heat spells❄️

We’ll post more as the winter progresses as we wait in anticipation for this field’s first complete season!

In the meantime, Think Snow! ⛄️ and stay warm out there! ♥️

Our Tablecloth Giveaway just concluded and we have a winner!

We had over 50 submissions for today’s drawing of one of our beautiful (and wipeable) holiday French tablecloths from my other small business, @thesunflowerofprovence🎄

The winner will be receiving an email with details! All other submissions will be receiving a little e-gift in their inboxes 🎁

This giveaway was our way of saying Thank you and Merci for making 2025 such a fun and memorable year!

We value your continued support and feedback so we can continue to grow organically and with intention. ♥️

Our Tablecloth Giveaway just concluded and we have a winner!

We had over 50 submissions for today’s drawing of one of our beautiful (and wipeable) holiday French tablecloths from my other small business, @thesunflowerofprovence🎄

The winner will be receiving an email with details! All other submissions will be receiving a little e-gift in their inboxes 🎁

This giveaway was our way of saying Thank you and Merci for making 2025 such a fun and memorable year!

We value your continued support and feedback so we can continue to grow organically and with intention. ♥️

Thank you to everyone who made this weekend exceptionally bright 🎄 From the delightful Last Minute Makers Market on Saturday to our Home for the Holidays Market on Sunday, we hope everyone is in the mood to spread even more cheer!

We are grateful to be part of this community of makers and small producers. 💜 We thank YOU for supporting small businesses today and everyday 🎄

PS this is my THIRD attempt to create and then post a reel through Meta to post on both insta and Facebook. 😬#frustrated

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #gotbees🐝 #douglascountynv #supportsmallbusiness

Thank you to everyone who made this weekend exceptionally bright 🎄 From the delightful Last Minute Makers Market on Saturday to our Home for the Holidays Market on Sunday, we hope everyone is in the mood to spread even more cheer!

We are grateful to be part of this community of makers and small producers. 💜 We thank YOU for supporting small businesses today and everyday 🎄

PS this is my THIRD attempt to create and then post a reel through Meta to post on both insta and Facebook. 😬#frustrated

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #gotbees🐝 #douglascountynv #supportsmallbusiness

We are the beautiful and historic Minden Mercantile today from 10-3 🎄for CVFlyte’s Last Minute Makers Market 💜

Come out and say hello! Lots of fun items, including some Ready-to-Gift gift boxes!

Merry Christmas 🎄

We are the beautiful and historic Minden Mercantile today from 10-3 🎄for CVFlyte’s Last Minute Makers Market 💜

Come out and say hello! Lots of fun items, including some Ready-to-Gift gift boxes!

Merry Christmas 🎄

I love to do Workshops for groups of friends - like this one last night! 💜

Happy Holidays 🎄

I love to do Workshops for groups of friends - like this one last night! 💜

Happy Holidays 🎄

Join us this weekend for our last two events of the year:
Saturday’s Last Minute Makers Market (9am-3pm)
Sunday’s Home for the Holidays (10am-3pm) #supportlocalbusiness #douglascountynv #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender

Join us this weekend for our last two events of the year:
Saturday’s Last Minute Makers Market (9am-3pm)
Sunday’s Home for the Holidays (10am-3pm) #supportlocalbusiness #douglascountynv #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for a fun session on soap-making. As well as using our lavender oil and honey, guests got to choose from other scents to create their own take home soaps, just in time for gift giving. We love the laughter, learning, and camaraderie that happens in the Barn. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did 💜

#Getcrafty #soapmaking #carsonvalleynv #learningdoing #sierrashadowslavender

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for a fun session on soap-making. As well as using our lavender oil and honey, guests got to choose from other scents to create their own take home soaps, just in time for gift giving. We love the laughter, learning, and camaraderie that happens in the Barn. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did 💜

#Getcrafty #soapmaking #carsonvalleynv #learningdoing #sierrashadowslavender

Just finished making more of our fan favorite “Sleepy Spritz” 💜 Working on a new Holiday Spiced Lavender Oil - it should be available this weekend! 🎁

Just finished making more of our fan favorite “Sleepy Spritz” 💜 Working on a new Holiday Spiced Lavender Oil - it should be available this weekend! 🎁

Thank you to the Minden Mill for hosting @blommaflowerfarm, @sierrashadowsnv and twelve delightful guests for a Holiday Wreath Workshop ❤️🎄

We had so much fun ~ all the wreaths are gorgeous ❤️

Thank you to the Minden Mill for hosting @blommaflowerfarm, @sierrashadowsnv and twelve delightful guests for a Holiday Wreath Workshop ❤️🎄

We had so much fun ~ all the wreaths are gorgeous ❤️

Appreciative of this season, this day, and this moment 🍂

Thankful for the love, encouragement, and joy that this community shares with us all. May the serenity of nature inspire us to value the beauty of family and friends, today and everyday.

Warm wishes to you and yours this Thanksgiving 🍂

Appreciative of this season, this day, and this moment 🍂

Thankful for the love, encouragement, and joy that this community shares with us all. May the serenity of nature inspire us to value the beauty of family and friends, today and everyday.

Warm wishes to you and yours this Thanksgiving 🍂

Winter begins to take hold with each passing day: rain, wind, freezing fog, and eventually snow. Looking forward to this change in seasons: a time for rest and retrospect. 💜

We still have a few events on our calendar. However, our store will continue to be open by appointment after our last hurrah of the season: December 14th!

Winter begins to take hold with each passing day: rain, wind, freezing fog, and eventually snow. Looking forward to this change in seasons: a time for rest and retrospect. 💜

We still have a few events on our calendar. However, our store will continue to be open by appointment after our last hurrah of the season: December 14th!

Taking down our sheep fencing led to a surprising discovery - the amazing transformation from larvae to ladybug! Life's precious moments are often hidden in the smallest, most overlooked things.

#metamorphosis #ladybugs #carsonvalleynv #gotbugs #gotgoodbugs #itsthelittlethings

Taking down our sheep fencing led to a surprising discovery - the amazing transformation from larvae to ladybug! Life's precious moments are often hidden in the smallest, most overlooked things.

#metamorphosis #ladybugs #carsonvalleynv #gotbugs #gotgoodbugs #itsthelittlethings

We wish this incredible young woman all the best as she embarks on new adventures and explores greener pastures. Her dedication and work ethic are inspiring, but it’s her bright smile that truly made her shine. From tending to our lavender fields and beehives to leading tours and crafting products, Olivia’s contributions have been invaluable. We’ll miss her radiant personality, kind heart, and contagious laughter. We’re honored to have worked alongside her and wish her continued success in her future endeavors.

We wish this incredible young woman all the best as she embarks on new adventures and explores greener pastures. Her dedication and work ethic are inspiring, but it’s her bright smile that truly made her shine. From tending to our lavender fields and beehives to leading tours and crafting products, Olivia’s contributions have been invaluable. We’ll miss her radiant personality, kind heart, and contagious laughter. We’re honored to have worked alongside her and wish her continued success in her future endeavors.

A huge thank you to the Minden Mill for hosting our Fall Wreath Workshop this past weekend. From the beautiful venue, to the curated food and beverages to the helpful and friendly staff, the Minden Mill was a magical space to hold our collaborative event.

We want to also thank our workshop participants for bringing their energy and enthusiasm to our purple tables 💜 We hope you had as pleasurable of an experience as we did! We loved seeing the creativity flowing! 💜 Your wreaths turned out beautifully!! Thank you all for joining us at the Minden Mill in our gorgeous Carson Valley.

Save the Date: We have one more event at the Minden Mill on November 30th, a Holiday Wreath Workshop 🎄Hope you can join us!!

#carsonvalleynv #getcrafty #douglascountynv #mindenmill #blommaflowerfarm #sierrashadowslavender #autumndécor #falldecor #autumnvibes🍁

A huge thank you to the Minden Mill for hosting our Fall Wreath Workshop this past weekend. From the beautiful venue, to the curated food and beverages to the helpful and friendly staff, the Minden Mill was a magical space to hold our collaborative event.

We want to also thank our workshop participants for bringing their energy and enthusiasm to our purple tables 💜 We hope you had as pleasurable of an experience as we did! We loved seeing the creativity flowing! 💜 Your wreaths turned out beautifully!! Thank you all for joining us at the Minden Mill in our gorgeous Carson Valley.

Save the Date: We have one more event at the Minden Mill on November 30th, a Holiday Wreath Workshop 🎄Hope you can join us!!

#carsonvalleynv #getcrafty #douglascountynv #mindenmill #blommaflowerfarm #sierrashadowslavender #autumndécor #falldecor #autumnvibes🍁

Years ago I bought some food wraps in a little health food store in Hawaii. During the Covid era, I was horrified at how much single-use plastic we were burning through so I learned how to make these durable, washable, and REUSABLE wraps using our beeswax!

I just finished a batch as we were sold out! Come grab yours before they sell out again!

#carsonvalleynv #gotbees🐝 #douglascountynv #getcrafty #sierrashadowslavender #sierrashadowshoney

Years ago I bought some food wraps in a little health food store in Hawaii. During the Covid era, I was horrified at how much single-use plastic we were burning through so I learned how to make these durable, washable, and REUSABLE wraps using our beeswax!

I just finished a batch as we were sold out! Come grab yours before they sell out again!

#carsonvalleynv #gotbees🐝 #douglascountynv #getcrafty #sierrashadowslavender #sierrashadowshoney

We are excited to introduce our "Lavender Loyalty Program!" This is our way of thanking YOU, our loyal friends, with personalized rewards!

Even though our season is coming to an end, you can still earn points for having attended workshops, purchasing items for the holidays from our Boutique de Lavande (in person or online), leaving a Google review, and/or referring someone to a workshop or event. Points can then be turned in for free goodies, discounts on workshops or products, and exclusive access to new events!

Cards will be available at our Petite Boutique de Lavande this Friday!

An email explaining the program will also be sent to our subscribers. Thank you for your continued support of our small business!

#LavenderFarm #ShopLocal #LavenderLoyalty #SierraShadowsLavender #CarsonValleyNV

We are excited to introduce our "Lavender Loyalty Program!" This is our way of thanking YOU, our loyal friends, with personalized rewards!

Even though our season is coming to an end, you can still earn points for having attended workshops, purchasing items for the holidays from our Boutique de Lavande (in person or online), leaving a Google review, and/or referring someone to a workshop or event. Points can then be turned in for free goodies, discounts on workshops or products, and exclusive access to new events!

Cards will be available at our Petite Boutique de Lavande this Friday!

An email explaining the program will also be sent to our subscribers. Thank you for your continued support of our small business!

#LavenderFarm #ShopLocal #LavenderLoyalty #SierraShadowsLavender #CarsonValleyNV

Happy Halloween!

Join us for the first of two wreath workshops at Minden Mill Distilling this November!

This first workshop will be working with DEAD (but not spooky) material from Blomma Flower Farm and Sierra Shadows Farm. Using a combination of fall foliage, you will learn how to create a beautiful and unique wreath to replace those Halloween decorations!

Minden Mill Distilling will be hosting us in their beautiful tasting room high above the Carson Valley. They will be providing the snacks and beverages for this workshop.

We hope you can join us! These workshops are filling up quickly!

For more information, visit our event page, (link in bio.)

#GetCrafty #FallWreathWorkshop #FlowerFarm #LavenderFarm #Collaboration #MindenMill #CarsonValleyNV

Happy Halloween!

Join us for the first of two wreath workshops at Minden Mill Distilling this November!

This first workshop will be working with DEAD (but not spooky) material from Blomma Flower Farm and Sierra Shadows Farm. Using a combination of fall foliage, you will learn how to create a beautiful and unique wreath to replace those Halloween decorations!

Minden Mill Distilling will be hosting us in their beautiful tasting room high above the Carson Valley. They will be providing the snacks and beverages for this workshop.

We hope you can join us! These workshops are filling up quickly!

For more information, visit our event page, (link in bio.)

#GetCrafty #FallWreathWorkshop #FlowerFarm #LavenderFarm #Collaboration #MindenMill #CarsonValleyNV

Did you know that lavender was used to protect against evil spirits and dangerous entities?

Its peaceful promotion as a sleep aid can help keep those nightmares at bay.

It is also believed that sprigs of dried lavender or sachets filled with lavender buds can be carried as personal protection or hung over doorways or windows to ward off any evil or negative spirits!

Dried lavender can be used in smudging for purification.

Bathing with lavender may promote spiritual awakening and relaxation.

Dried lavender was sprinkled on straw mattresses to keep the mice and their creepy crawly fleas away during the Black Plague.

How would you use this magical herb??

We have dried lavender if you’d like to keep scary monsters away this Halloween! 🎃 (We have other fun things, as well!)

#happyhalloween #lavendermagic #nevadalavender #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

Did you know that lavender was used to protect against evil spirits and dangerous entities?

Its peaceful promotion as a sleep aid can help keep those nightmares at bay.

It is also believed that sprigs of dried lavender or sachets filled with lavender buds can be carried as personal protection or hung over doorways or windows to ward off any evil or negative spirits!

Dried lavender can be used in smudging for purification.

Bathing with lavender may promote spiritual awakening and relaxation.

Dried lavender was sprinkled on straw mattresses to keep the mice and their creepy crawly fleas away during the Black Plague.

How would you use this magical herb??

We have dried lavender if you’d like to keep scary monsters away this Halloween! 🎃 (We have other fun things, as well!)

#happyhalloween #lavendermagic #nevadalavender #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

Share your favorite memory from this year's bloom with a photo!

As we begin the countdown to winter, we would love to know what you thought of this last lavender season. Feel free to share one or more photos of your favorite event or workshop you attended here at Sierra Shadows Lavender & Honey.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Reviews and mentions help small farms like ours continue to bloom.

#LavenderFarm #NevadaLavender #LavenderLove #LavenderWorkshop #LavenderSeason #SierraShadowsLavender

Share your favorite memory from this year's bloom with a photo!

As we begin the countdown to winter, we would love to know what you thought of this last lavender season. Feel free to share one or more photos of your favorite event or workshop you attended here at Sierra Shadows Lavender & Honey.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Reviews and mentions help small farms like ours continue to bloom.

#LavenderFarm #NevadaLavender #LavenderLove #LavenderWorkshop #LavenderSeason #SierraShadowsLavender

My feed has been dark these past two weeks while we visited our daughter on the east coast. Family comes before anything else ❤️, even my lavender! 🥰

Quelle Bienvenue!! What a lovely sight upon our return! Wind, rains, vibrant fall colors, and a double-rainbow welcomed us back this morning 🌈

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #douglascountynv #automne🍁 #autumnvibes🍁 #bienvenue #welcomehome

My feed has been dark these past two weeks while we visited our daughter on the east coast. Family comes before anything else ❤️, even my lavender! 🥰

Quelle Bienvenue!! What a lovely sight upon our return! Wind, rains, vibrant fall colors, and a double-rainbow welcomed us back this morning 🌈

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #douglascountynv #automne🍁 #autumnvibes🍁 #bienvenue #welcomehome

It’s coming…

#sweaterweather #getcozy #carsonvalleynv #nevadalavender #winteriscoming

It’s coming…

#sweaterweather #getcozy #carsonvalleynv #nevadalavender #winteriscoming

Sweater Weather is officially here!

All the lavender has been pruned and readied for the approaching weather. The recent Frostmas event reminds us that our season has almost come to an end. We have a few more events on the calendar before we, like our lavender, snuggle in for the winter ahead.

We are so grateful for the summer we had and the people we’ve met along the way. We love sharing what we’ve learned about growing lavender in Northern Nevada these past eight years with our community. We have made so many friendships and have created lasting collaborations with other pollinator-loving people.

We cherish every moment and every opportunity we have had this past season to bring people together to spread beauty and kindness in our valley and beyond. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey!

#nevadalavender #nevadalavenderfarm #gotlavender #gotbees #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender #winteriscoming

Sweater Weather is officially here!

All the lavender has been pruned and readied for the approaching weather. The recent Frostmas event reminds us that our season has almost come to an end. We have a few more events on the calendar before we, like our lavender, snuggle in for the winter ahead.

We are so grateful for the summer we had and the people we’ve met along the way. We love sharing what we’ve learned about growing lavender in Northern Nevada these past eight years with our community. We have made so many friendships and have created lasting collaborations with other pollinator-loving people.

We cherish every moment and every opportunity we have had this past season to bring people together to spread beauty and kindness in our valley and beyond. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey!

#nevadalavender #nevadalavenderfarm #gotlavender #gotbees #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender #winteriscoming

Autumn is Wreath Season!!

We spent the afternoon in the Barn creating beauty with products from the gardens of Blomma Flower Farm and Sierra Shadows Lavender & Honey.

If you missed this one, we have two more wreath workshops available at the Minden Mill this November! Details coming soon!

#collaborationovercompetition #sierrashadowslavender #blommaflowerfarm #carsonvalleynv #pollinatorgardens #GotLavender #GotFlowers #GotBees #getcrafty #douglascountynv

Autumn is Wreath Season!!

We spent the afternoon in the Barn creating beauty with products from the gardens of Blomma Flower Farm and Sierra Shadows Lavender & Honey.

If you missed this one, we have two more wreath workshops available at the Minden Mill this November! Details coming soon!

#collaborationovercompetition #sierrashadowslavender #blommaflowerfarm #carsonvalleynv #pollinatorgardens #GotLavender #GotFlowers #GotBees #getcrafty #douglascountynv

Our friends made us this awesome Pollinator Palace for our Pollinator Partnership Project!

Even the dogs are excited!

#pollinatorgarden #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender #GotBees #douglascountynv #pollinatorgardens #pollinatorgardening

Our friends made us this awesome Pollinator Palace for our Pollinator Partnership Project!

Even the dogs are excited!

#pollinatorgarden #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender #GotBees #douglascountynv #pollinatorgardens #pollinatorgardening

A little sneak peek of a new collaboration in the works… Stay tuned for more details!

#flowernerdsunite #gotzinnias #gotlavender #wreathmaking #carsonvalleynv #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #blommaflowerfarm

A little sneak peek of a new collaboration in the works… Stay tuned for more details!

#flowernerdsunite #gotzinnias #gotlavender #wreathmaking #carsonvalleynv #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #blommaflowerfarm

Several of our lavender plants are making a move to Reno! They'll be joining FARMily’s herb and flower gardens. We're huge fans of FARMily's community work and can't wait to see our plants thrive. If you haven't visited, definitely check them out 💜

#nevadalavender #gotlavender #farmily #sierrashadowslavender

Several of our lavender plants are making a move to Reno! They'll be joining FARMily’s herb and flower gardens. We're huge fans of FARMily's community work and can't wait to see our plants thrive. If you haven't visited, definitely check them out 💜

#nevadalavender #gotlavender #farmily #sierrashadowslavender

🌿 Feeling the weight of today’s news?
 You’re not alone. Uncertainty and stress can creep in fast during times like these — but even small moments of calm can make a difference.

💜 Enter lavender: nature’s gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and care for your nervous system.

Whether it’s a few drops of essential oil, a few sprays of our Sleepy Spritz on your pillow, a sip of lavender tea, or just the scent of lavender in the wind — it’s more than just a fragrance. It’s botanical backup for your brain.

📉 Studies show lavender can: ✔️ Lower anxiety ✔️ Reduce stress hormones ✔️ Improve sleep quality

Take a lavender break. You deserve peace — even when the world feels unsteady.

#LavenderCalm #SelfCareInChaos #StressRelief #NaturalCalm #MentalHealthMatters

🌿 Feeling the weight of today’s news?
 You’re not alone. Uncertainty and stress can creep in fast during times like these — but even small moments of calm can make a difference.

💜 Enter lavender: nature’s gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and care for your nervous system.

Whether it’s a few drops of essential oil, a few sprays of our Sleepy Spritz on your pillow, a sip of lavender tea, or just the scent of lavender in the wind — it’s more than just a fragrance. It’s botanical backup for your brain.

📉 Studies show lavender can: ✔️ Lower anxiety ✔️ Reduce stress hormones ✔️ Improve sleep quality

Take a lavender break. You deserve peace — even when the world feels unsteady.

#LavenderCalm #SelfCareInChaos #StressRelief #NaturalCalm #MentalHealthMatters

Under today’s cloudy skies, we harvested our new culinary lavender field. These plants have come a long way from 4” plugs four months ago. Shaping and mulching are next before winter sets in.

#nevadalavender #nevadalavenderfarm #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

Under today’s cloudy skies, we harvested our new culinary lavender field. These plants have come a long way from 4” plugs four months ago. Shaping and mulching are next before winter sets in.

#nevadalavender #nevadalavenderfarm #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

We will be closed today but will reopen this Sunday. Thank you 🫶

We will be closed today but will reopen this Sunday. Thank you 🫶

Today’s vibrant skies made our garden’s colors truly pop.

#carsonvalleynv #nevadalavenderfarm #nevadalavender

Today’s vibrant skies made our garden’s colors truly pop.

#carsonvalleynv #nevadalavenderfarm #nevadalavender

Memories and magic were made in the barn this weekend. 🪄

Thank you to Michelle Mulligan who once again brought her expertise and gentle encouragement to the barn for a wonderful pottery workshop. We even got to celebrate one of our guest’s birthdays 💕

#getcrafty #gotlavender #carsonvalleynv #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender

Memories and magic were made in the barn this weekend. 🪄

Thank you to Michelle Mulligan who once again brought her expertise and gentle encouragement to the barn for a wonderful pottery workshop. We even got to celebrate one of our guest’s birthdays 💕

#getcrafty #gotlavender #carsonvalleynv #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender

Wow! Creativity was buzzing here at Sierra Shadows Lavender and Honey as Marci Mendoza of Casa de Turquoise taught two back-to-back jewelry making workshops this weekend! Friday, guests made their own unique lavender-wrapped rings while Saturday, guests created beautiful bee pendants with semi-precious stones.

We love sharing our space and place with the artistic community, our neighbors, and friends. We are a short drive from Tahoe and the surrounding area. If you’re looking for something unique to do, join us in one of our future events or workshops 💕 link in bio.

Today, we will be welcoming Michelle Mulligan for a pottery class!

#getcrafty #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #carsonvalleynv #gotbees🐝

Wow! Creativity was buzzing here at Sierra Shadows Lavender and Honey as Marci Mendoza of Casa de Turquoise taught two back-to-back jewelry making workshops this weekend! Friday, guests made their own unique lavender-wrapped rings while Saturday, guests created beautiful bee pendants with semi-precious stones.

We love sharing our space and place with the artistic community, our neighbors, and friends. We are a short drive from Tahoe and the surrounding area. If you’re looking for something unique to do, join us in one of our future events or workshops 💕 link in bio.

Today, we will be welcoming Michelle Mulligan for a pottery class!

#getcrafty #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #carsonvalleynv #gotbees🐝

Mulching has begun! Why mulch?

Mulching the bare soil between our lavender rows in Northern Nevada can provide significant benefits, especially given the region’s arid climate, high elevation, and intense sun.

Here are some of advantages of mulching bare soil…

Moisture retention
Soil Temperature Regulation
Weed Suppression
Erosion and Dust Control
Soil Health Improvement

#itshappening #gotlavender #gotlotsoflavender #futurefieldofdreams

Mulching has begun! Why mulch?

Mulching the bare soil between our lavender rows in Northern Nevada can provide significant benefits, especially given the region’s arid climate, high elevation, and intense sun.

Here are some of advantages of mulching bare soil…

Moisture retention
Soil Temperature Regulation
Weed Suppression
Erosion and Dust Control
Soil Health Improvement

#itshappening #gotlavender #gotlotsoflavender #futurefieldofdreams

Got bees? 🐝

This Saturday, from 12pm to 4pm, Marci Mendoza of Casa de Turquoise will be teaching a class on silver pendant-making. These pendants will have as their focal point a pollinator (think bee, butterfly, damselfly) and a semi-precious stone.

Learn the secrets of jewelry-making while learning about these important animals!

See our website for tickets and more details. If you’ve attended one of Marci’s prior workshops, you will receive 10% off this session.

#GotBees #getcrafty #sierrashadowslavender #pollinatorgarden #carsonvalleynv #douglascountynv

Got bees? 🐝

This Saturday, from 12pm to 4pm, Marci Mendoza of Casa de Turquoise will be teaching a class on silver pendant-making. These pendants will have as their focal point a pollinator (think bee, butterfly, damselfly) and a semi-precious stone.

Learn the secrets of jewelry-making while learning about these important animals!

See our website for tickets and more details. If you’ve attended one of Marci’s prior workshops, you will receive 10% off this session.

#GotBees #getcrafty #sierrashadowslavender #pollinatorgarden #carsonvalleynv #douglascountynv

Love lavender? We have two spots left in Marci Mendoza’s Introduction to Ring Making workshop this Friday from 1pm to 4 pm! You’ll be making a lavender-inspired hand-stamped band in this introductory / Level 1 session.

Marci’s Level 2 Stacker Ring workshop will be held on Friday, October 10th. You’ll be making a unique 3-piece stacker ring set using semi-precious stones and other nature-inspired embellishments 🌼 Those who’ve attended Level 1 will receive 10% off the second class.

See our website for more details 💜

#getcrafty #sierrashadowslavender #carsonvalleynv #douglascountynv #silversmithingandjewellery

Love lavender? We have two spots left in Marci Mendoza’s Introduction to Ring Making workshop this Friday from 1pm to 4 pm! You’ll be making a lavender-inspired hand-stamped band in this introductory / Level 1 session.

Marci’s Level 2 Stacker Ring workshop will be held on Friday, October 10th. You’ll be making a unique 3-piece stacker ring set using semi-precious stones and other nature-inspired embellishments 🌼 Those who’ve attended Level 1 will receive 10% off the second class.

See our website for more details 💜

#getcrafty #sierrashadowslavender #carsonvalleynv #douglascountynv #silversmithingandjewellery

That’s a Wrap, folks! Six weeks of grueling competition! The competitors were fierce, funny, and photogenic! We loved the creativity, humor, and thought that went into everyone’s submissions!! We’ve learned a lot along the way, but I believe we’ve also built a community of lavender-lovers!

Our final week of competition ended with these results:

Most Photogenic: Amaranthine aka Mara
Most Improved: François
Most Dramatic: Baby Snooks

Thank you to all the participants that dared to be weird and goofy for the sake of silliness!

This final week’s winners will be receiving a gift card for any of our products or workshops! ❤️😘

Can’t wait to see all the babies next season!

#adoptalavenderfinale #adoptalavender #carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #lavenderlove #douglascountynv #gothumor

That’s a Wrap, folks! Six weeks of grueling competition! The competitors were fierce, funny, and photogenic! We loved the creativity, humor, and thought that went into everyone’s submissions!! We’ve learned a lot along the way, but I believe we’ve also built a community of lavender-lovers!

Our final week of competition ended with these results:

Most Photogenic: Amaranthine aka Mara
Most Improved: François
Most Dramatic: Baby Snooks

Thank you to all the participants that dared to be weird and goofy for the sake of silliness!

This final week’s winners will be receiving a gift card for any of our products or workshops! ❤️😘

Can’t wait to see all the babies next season!

#adoptalavenderfinale #adoptalavender #carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #lavenderlove #douglascountynv #gothumor

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Douglas County Garden Tour yesterday! What a wonderful event hosted by the Douglas County Master Gardeners 🌻We enjoyed meeting so many garden-loving people!!

#carsonvalleynv #UNRExtension #mastergardeners #douglascountynv #sierrashadowslavender #pollinatorgarden #pollinatorgardens #pollinatorgardens #pollinatorgardens🍃✨🌸 #pollinatorgardening

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Douglas County Garden Tour yesterday! What a wonderful event hosted by the Douglas County Master Gardeners 🌻We enjoyed meeting so many garden-loving people!!

#carsonvalleynv #UNRExtension #mastergardeners #douglascountynv #sierrashadowslavender #pollinatorgarden #pollinatorgardens #pollinatorgardens #pollinatorgardens🍃✨🌸 #pollinatorgardening

Get ready to sparkle! Marci is back to guide us in crafting a beautiful lavender-inspired ring with hand-hammering and stamping techniques. 💍

Don't miss her three-class series:
1. Level 1 Ring Making - Sept. 19
2. Pollinator Pendants - Sept. 20
3. Level 2 Stacker Rings (discount for Level 1 attendees!)
Visit our website for more info about these and other upcoming lavender and lavender-inspired workshops 😊

#getcrafty #gotlavender #silversmithingandjewellery

Get ready to sparkle! Marci is back to guide us in crafting a beautiful lavender-inspired ring with hand-hammering and stamping techniques. 💍

Don't miss her three-class series:
1. Level 1 Ring Making - Sept. 19
2. Pollinator Pendants - Sept. 20
3. Level 2 Stacker Rings (discount for Level 1 attendees!)
Visit our website for more info about these and other upcoming lavender and lavender-inspired workshops 😊

#getcrafty #gotlavender #silversmithingandjewellery

Excited to be a part of this year’s Garden Tour! We’ve been working on our The Pollinator Partnership project!

Excited to be a part of this year’s Garden Tour! We’ve been working on our The Pollinator Partnership project!

Our babies are starting to look like a real lavender field! This production field has four cultivars of lavandula angustifolia for our culinary creations and five lavandula x.intermedia for oil distillation for our other products, and bunches! You’ll be able to discover several of these new cultivars in our demonstration garden next season!

Besides lavender, we’ve partnered up with @vitalbeebuds and have started planting a hedgerow for the native pollinators and for weed mitigation along the west side (along the windy slope). We will start adding mulch before the fall to help with weeds and to keep the soil in place.

“Why lavender?” people ask. Well, lavender makes me happy. It evokes my memories of France. It’s therapeutic. It’s drought resistant and needs little water once established. Pollinators love it. So, why not? Life is short; get your hands dirty and go plant something!

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #gotbees🐝 #sierrashadowslavender

Our babies are starting to look like a real lavender field! This production field has four cultivars of lavandula angustifolia for our culinary creations and five lavandula x.intermedia for oil distillation for our other products, and bunches! You’ll be able to discover several of these new cultivars in our demonstration garden next season!

Besides lavender, we’ve partnered up with @vitalbeebuds and have started planting a hedgerow for the native pollinators and for weed mitigation along the west side (along the windy slope). We will start adding mulch before the fall to help with weeds and to keep the soil in place.

“Why lavender?” people ask. Well, lavender makes me happy. It evokes my memories of France. It’s therapeutic. It’s drought resistant and needs little water once established. Pollinators love it. So, why not? Life is short; get your hands dirty and go plant something!

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #nevadalavender #gotbees🐝 #sierrashadowslavender

Our Fun and Funny Challenge has come to the end of its six weeks. This week, we ask our adopted lavender owners to nominate their babies for one of three categories:
1. Most Photogenic
2. Most Dramatic
3. Most Improved

Winners will be announced next week!

We will continue to have check-ins with our babies, especially next spring when all lavender plants start to break dormancy. We are excited that people joined along this goofy journey with us! We LOVED the creativity in this community. We hope to launch another challenge next spring.

Now, on to the awards!!

#AdoptALavenderFinale #LavenderAwards #LavenderRoyalty #SierraShadowsLavender #CarsonValleyNV

Our Fun and Funny Challenge has come to the end of its six weeks. This week, we ask our adopted lavender owners to nominate their babies for one of three categories:
1. Most Photogenic
2. Most Dramatic
3. Most Improved

Winners will be announced next week!

We will continue to have check-ins with our babies, especially next spring when all lavender plants start to break dormancy. We are excited that people joined along this goofy journey with us! We LOVED the creativity in this community. We hope to launch another challenge next spring.

Now, on to the awards!!

#AdoptALavenderFinale #LavenderAwards #LavenderRoyalty #SierraShadowsLavender #CarsonValleyNV

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