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Lavender is emerging as one of the most popular plants for small-scale farms as well as for large farms who want to add the increasingly popular fragrant herb as a side-crop.

With varieties that can grow in virtually any North American climate, lavender is produced and sold for fresh and dried bouquets, dried buds for crafts, essential oil used in lotions and other household products, and—with culinary varieties—a growing number of food products. Fields of blooming lavender attract visitors to farm stands and gift shops and are a significant element of agri-tourism.

For those exploring the idea of growing lavender, learn the basics of farming and marketing this high-value-to-land perennial crop at the next workshop.

Here are some workshop highlights:

• Choosing the Right Plants and Varieties
  
• Soil Preparation and Site Planting
  
• Initial Planting and Maintenance
  
• Techniques for Harvesting and Pruning
  
• How to Propagate More Plants Yourself
  
• Developing Lavender Products That Sell
  
• Promoting Your Farm and Lavender Products
  
• Using the Internet to Expand Your Market
  
• Resources for Plants, Products and Equipment
  

The principal speaker for the Growing Lavender Workshop is Susan L. Harrington, grower and CEO (Chief Education Officer) of Washington State's Labyrinth Hill Lavender. The workshop is based, and expands upon her 6-unit online course that more than 500 students throughout North America and overseas have taken. Labyrinth Hill sponsored and produced the Northwest Regional Lavender Conference in 2011, the largest gathering of lavender growers in four years.