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Why does my honey crystallize?

Daunelle Wulstein
Nov 25
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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

Congratulations to Miss Mara! Mara exudes zen through her crochet art. She doesn't shy away from stress, but instead creates beauty through it and shares this beauty with the world around her.

Mara wins a lovely Good Vibes candle this week...handmade with our beeswax and essential oil.

Next week is our Six Week Finale! Help us find the Best of the Best this next week! Three different categories to choose from! Visit our website for more details!

#MiniMeditationMoment #LavenderZen #SierraShadowsLavender #gotlavender #AdoptALavender #GotHumor

Congratulations to Miss Mara! Mara exudes zen through her crochet art. She doesn't shy away from stress, but instead creates beauty through it and shares this beauty with the world around her.

Mara wins a lovely Good Vibes candle this week...handmade with our beeswax and essential oil.

Next week is our Six Week Finale! Help us find the Best of the Best this next week! Three different categories to choose from! Visit our website for more details!

#MiniMeditationMoment #LavenderZen #SierraShadowsLavender #gotlavender #AdoptALavender #GotHumor

We will be open Fridays and Sundays until our last holiday event this season 💜 Details coming soon!

French linens are still available online on our sister website @thesunflowerofprovence and our lavender items will be available online later this fall!!

Thank you for your continued support!! 💜

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #gothoney #sierrashadowslavender

We will be open Fridays and Sundays until our last holiday event this season 💜 Details coming soon!

French linens are still available online on our sister website @thesunflowerofprovence and our lavender items will be available online later this fall!!

Thank you for your continued support!! 💜

#carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #gothoney #sierrashadowslavender

A few photos from last night’s dramatic skies 🌅

This evening we had rain 🌧️ No complaints! Love these monsoon afternoons!

Oh, and we are super excited to be participating in the 1st Annual Douglas County Master Gardeners Garden Tour on September 13th from 10am to 4pm! 🪻Our lavender is harvested but the native perennials and sunflowers will still be in bloom 🌻
Hope to see you on the 13th!

#gardentour #gotlavender #specialtycrops #carsonvalleynv #mastergardeners

A few photos from last night’s dramatic skies 🌅

This evening we had rain 🌧️ No complaints! Love these monsoon afternoons!

Oh, and we are super excited to be participating in the 1st Annual Douglas County Master Gardeners Garden Tour on September 13th from 10am to 4pm! 🪻Our lavender is harvested but the native perennials and sunflowers will still be in bloom 🌻
Hope to see you on the 13th!

#gardentour #gotlavender #specialtycrops #carsonvalleynv #mastergardeners

Week Five Challenge: Lavender Zen Moment

Post a photo of your lavender in Chill Mode. Where does your lavender "relax"? Create a scene of peace and tranquility with your baby plant: in a sunbeam, in a quiet reading nook with the cat, or on a tiny yoga mat.

Tag us @sierrashadowsnv and then use the hashtags #adoptalavender #LavenderZen #MiniMeditationMoment #SierraShadowsLavender

We will share these photos of relaxation and mindful moments on our feed and story next weekend. Please help us vote for your favorite photo as they are submitted! Thank you!!

#gotlavender #sierrashadowslavender #carsonvalleynv #adoptalavender #gothumor

Week Five Challenge: Lavender Zen Moment

Post a photo of your lavender in Chill Mode. Where does your lavender "relax"? Create a scene of peace and tranquility with your baby plant: in a sunbeam, in a quiet reading nook with the cat, or on a tiny yoga mat.

Tag us @sierrashadowsnv and then use the hashtags #adoptalavender #LavenderZen #MiniMeditationMoment #SierraShadowsLavender

We will share these photos of relaxation and mindful moments on our feed and story next weekend. Please help us vote for your favorite photo as they are submitted! Thank you!!

#gotlavender #sierrashadowslavender #carsonvalleynv #adoptalavender #gothumor

This week we have a THREE-WAY tie for Best-in-Growth Adopt-a-Lavender Challenge: François, Baby Nana Snooks, and Mara!

We celebrate the little achievements these days! From a few new branches to lovely green stems, these babies have been through a lot. We thank these folks for sending their updates and letting us know how their babies are doing!

François, Baby Nana Snooks, and Mara will all receive a bottle of our Lavender Mist to help them navigate the ups and downs of lavender self-care.

Take a look at our website and our social media for Week Five's Challenge! and join in the fun!!

#adoptalavender #lavenderupdates #tinyplantbigdreams #sierrashadowslavender #carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #gothumor

This week we have a THREE-WAY tie for Best-in-Growth Adopt-a-Lavender Challenge: François, Baby Nana Snooks, and Mara!

We celebrate the little achievements these days! From a few new branches to lovely green stems, these babies have been through a lot. We thank these folks for sending their updates and letting us know how their babies are doing!

François, Baby Nana Snooks, and Mara will all receive a bottle of our Lavender Mist to help them navigate the ups and downs of lavender self-care.

Take a look at our website and our social media for Week Five's Challenge! and join in the fun!!

#adoptalavender #lavenderupdates #tinyplantbigdreams #sierrashadowslavender #carsonvalleynv #gotlavender #gothumor

Congratulations to this past week's Adopt-a-Lavender Challenge Winner: Genevieve-Marie!

While we understand how difficult it may be to put one's emotions and feelings into words, three of our babies' new owners put their hearts and souls into this challenge. Based on "Likes" and "Voting", Genevieve-Marie's new owner took the top honors.

PS I apologize for the delay in announcing last week's Winner! Genevieve-Marie's owner will receive a lovely tea towel from France with images of Provence, a reminder of Genevieve's family origins.

#adoptalavender #LavenderLoveLetters #LavenderPoetry #LavenderLife #GenevieveMarie #SierraShadowsLavender

Congratulations to this past week's Adopt-a-Lavender Challenge Winner: Genevieve-Marie!

While we understand how difficult it may be to put one's emotions and feelings into words, three of our babies' new owners put their hearts and souls into this challenge. Based on "Likes" and "Voting", Genevieve-Marie's new owner took the top honors.

PS I apologize for the delay in announcing last week's Winner! Genevieve-Marie's owner will receive a lovely tea towel from France with images of Provence, a reminder of Genevieve's family origins.

#adoptalavender #LavenderLoveLetters #LavenderPoetry #LavenderLife #GenevieveMarie #SierraShadowsLavender

Thank you to our guests and artist Helen Pate for two fun and informative workshops! Everyone created a unique masterpiece!!!

#lavendermoments #carsonvalleynv #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #lavenderlove #getcrafty

Thank you to our guests and artist Helen Pate for two fun and informative workshops! Everyone created a unique masterpiece!!!

#lavendermoments #carsonvalleynv #nevadalavender #sierrashadowslavender #lavenderlove #getcrafty

Week Four Challenge:
Lavender Growth Check

Share a progress picture of your plant! Are there buds? New branches? More leaves? How she/he outgrown her pot? What exciting changes have occurred in these four weeks?

PRO-TIP: Make sure you take a photo close to an object to show comparisons in size.

Please tag us @sierrashadowsnv and then use the following hashtags so we can find your photos:
#AdoptALavender #LavenderUpdate #TinyPlantBigDreams #SierraShadowsLavender

We will share your photos this coming weekend on our story and let followers vote for the best growth photos!

Thanks for sharing!

#adoptalavender #gotlavender #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

Week Four Challenge:
Lavender Growth Check

Share a progress picture of your plant! Are there buds? New branches? More leaves? How she/he outgrown her pot? What exciting changes have occurred in these four weeks?

PRO-TIP: Make sure you take a photo close to an object to show comparisons in size.

Please tag us @sierrashadowsnv and then use the following hashtags so we can find your photos:
#AdoptALavender #LavenderUpdate #TinyPlantBigDreams #SierraShadowsLavender

We will share your photos this coming weekend on our story and let followers vote for the best growth photos!

Thanks for sharing!

#adoptalavender #gotlavender #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

Looking forward to Sunday-Funday 💜🍑🌻

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

Looking forward to Sunday-Funday 💜🍑🌻

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

Thank you Tahoe Beach Club for the opportunity to be a part of your workshop series💜 That was fun 💜

#locallavenderfarm #douglascountynv #gotlavender #gothoney

Thank you Tahoe Beach Club for the opportunity to be a part of your workshop series💜 That was fun 💜

#locallavenderfarm #douglascountynv #gotlavender #gothoney

Les bons jours arrivent avec les pêches 🍑

We have peaches! I’m trying to get them all before the birds do!!

Come grab some before they are gone!

We are open today and Sunday 10-2. Gates are open. Dogs are away. Please park on the property.

#farmstand #carsonvalleynv

Les bons jours arrivent avec les pêches 🍑

We have peaches! I’m trying to get them all before the birds do!!

Come grab some before they are gone!

We are open today and Sunday 10-2. Gates are open. Dogs are away. Please park on the property.

#farmstand #carsonvalleynv

So fun having @rachey_sutty10 visit our hives this morning! They were so chill! They must have known that she was a beekeeper 🐝💜

#gotbees #gotnevadabees #carsonvalleynv

So fun having @rachey_sutty10 visit our hives this morning! They were so chill! They must have known that she was a beekeeper 🐝💜

#gotbees #gotnevadabees #carsonvalleynv

Meet our newest member of the family! Our Petite Bibliothèque Gratuite - Little Free Library! Reading rocks!

Take a book, leave a book! We have puzzles and games, too!

Banned books are always welcome! 🤗

#littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibrarystewards #lavenderlibrary #carsonvalleynv

Meet our newest member of the family! Our Petite Bibliothèque Gratuite - Little Free Library! Reading rocks!

Take a book, leave a book! We have puzzles and games, too!

Banned books are always welcome! 🤗

#littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibrarystewards #lavenderlibrary #carsonvalleynv

Congratulations to Mara (Amarathine Loveliness). Mara has style and grace and is always ready to party in the garden!

Look at that adorable outfit and matching headband...such a cutie! We are excited to see what adventures await Mara! Mara wins a bottle of our handmade lavender bug spray - perfect for all of her adventures in the garden!

Thank you to everyone that voted either directly through Instagram, Messenger, or Facebook, as well as the numerous stories. Yes, this is a lot of work, but if it makes someone smile (or giggle!), then it's all worth it!

Make sure you follow along for Week Three's Challenge and our participants: Lottie, Ethel, Lucy, Buzzy, Francois, Mara, Mibumbie, and Genevieve-Marie!

If you missed this week, it's okay! Jump in and join us for the new challenge! (It's already been posted!)

Start thinking about your letter to your lavender!

#adoptalavender #tinylavenderstyle #lavenderdressup #sierrashadowslavender #gotlavender #gotasenseofhumor #CarsonValleyNV

Congratulations to Mara (Amarathine Loveliness). Mara has style and grace and is always ready to party in the garden!

Look at that adorable outfit and matching headband...such a cutie! We are excited to see what adventures await Mara! Mara wins a bottle of our handmade lavender bug spray - perfect for all of her adventures in the garden!

Thank you to everyone that voted either directly through Instagram, Messenger, or Facebook, as well as the numerous stories. Yes, this is a lot of work, but if it makes someone smile (or giggle!), then it's all worth it!

Make sure you follow along for Week Three's Challenge and our participants: Lottie, Ethel, Lucy, Buzzy, Francois, Mara, Mibumbie, and Genevieve-Marie!

If you missed this week, it's okay! Jump in and join us for the new challenge! (It's already been posted!)

Start thinking about your letter to your lavender!

#adoptalavender #tinylavenderstyle #lavenderdressup #sierrashadowslavender #gotlavender #gotasenseofhumor #CarsonValleyNV

Week Three Challenge: A Letter to Your Lavender

Write a short note or poem to your plant. Share your hopes for the future. Your fears? Your challenges raising a little lavender baby. Is she/he thriving? Demanding sunlight? More attention? Is she/he lonely? What do you have to say to this new little bundle of joy? Maybe even record yourself as you read your poem or letter to your little one.

Tag us @sierrashadowsnv and then use the hashtags #adoptalavender #LavenderLoveLetters #LavenderLife #SierraShadowsLavender

We will share your poems, dreams, and letters with everyone this coming weekend and let followers vote for their favorite and most heartfelt sentiments.

Thank you!

#adoptalavender #gotlavender #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

Week Three Challenge: A Letter to Your Lavender

Write a short note or poem to your plant. Share your hopes for the future. Your fears? Your challenges raising a little lavender baby. Is she/he thriving? Demanding sunlight? More attention? Is she/he lonely? What do you have to say to this new little bundle of joy? Maybe even record yourself as you read your poem or letter to your little one.

Tag us @sierrashadowsnv and then use the hashtags #adoptalavender #LavenderLoveLetters #LavenderLife #SierraShadowsLavender

We will share your poems, dreams, and letters with everyone this coming weekend and let followers vote for their favorite and most heartfelt sentiments.

Thank you!

#adoptalavender #gotlavender #carsonvalleynv #sierrashadowslavender

Please place a number in Comments for your favorite! Or send a 💜 for your favorite in the fashion show on our story!

1. Nana Snooks

2. Mibumbi

3. "Mara" (Amaranthine)

4. "Buzzy"

Thank you! New challenge dropping today so those of you who were stumped by what to wear, fear not! A new week has begun!

#adoptalavender
#tinylavenderstyle
#lavenderdressup
#gothumor
#getasenseofhumor
#carsonvalleynv
#sierrashadowslavender

Please place a number in Comments for your favorite! Or send a 💜 for your favorite in the fashion show on our story!

1. Nana Snooks

2. Mibumbi

3. "Mara" (Amaranthine)

4. "Buzzy"

Thank you! New challenge dropping today so those of you who were stumped by what to wear, fear not! A new week has begun!

#adoptalavender
#tinylavenderstyle
#lavenderdressup
#gothumor
#getasenseofhumor
#carsonvalleynv
#sierrashadowslavender

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