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This historic farm stay near Albuquerque boasts Michelin recognition, lavender fields, farm-to-table dining, and Pueblo ...

Drive down any Iowa road in the summer and you'll likely see endless fields of corn and soybeans. But if you sneak off the beaten path and head to Oxford, you might get caught in a lavender haze. With ...

Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm in Wisconsin is the Midwest’s largest, and owners Edgar and Martine Anderson have a mission to educate the public about lavender. This photo, submitted to former Reader’s ...

Leaving behind Saturday’s housework and chores, the unmown lawn, and weeds beginning to top the flowers, my three daughters and I headed for Oxford, Iowa to see the Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging Farm ...

Driftwood Lavender wants to farm the fragrant shrub amidst a bar, shop and special events. But the plan doesn't smell so sweet to Lake Township.