A 2013 Recap and Some Exciting News!

With the start of each new year, I tend to reflect on where we've been and where we might plan to go in life, our family, and of course with the farm. Some of our Long Row highlights in 2013 include the expansion of our lavender products, more frequent showings at the Lake St. Louis Farmers and Artists Market, and a brand new logo! Thanks Typeset Design! We have experienced a blessed year with the farm and are so grateful for all who have visited us at the market and encouraged us in this venture. With plans for the new year swirling in my head, I'd like to share our first bit of exciting news – we are open to the public with online sales! Yes, finally after some hard work and patience on the part of our computer savvy daughter and some patience with me as I procrastinated over product descriptions – the web site is up and ready for sales! Might I add just in time for Valentine's Day! Hope you all enjoy our farm year in review! 

Stop by www.longrowlavender.com to shop for some lavender!

   

Lavender resting in the snow.

 

Waking up in the spring!

 

Beautiful blooms!

 

Our sweet little helper, yes she is using a sickle!

 

More helpers . . . can four people fit on that Arctic Cat?

 

Our new logo by Typeset Design.

 

Surrounding our plants with sand in the fall; notice who is driving the tractor!

Celebrating the Advent in preparation for the coming of Christmas and the 2nd coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Couldn't help but share this photo of God's faithfulness in making the sun to rise on us all each and everyday.  What a beautiful reminder that each day can be new!

Our New Product | Lavender Lemongrass Sugar Scrub

While on a recent trip to Texas, I visited three lavender farms in the area of San Antonio. There, I purchased lavender lemongrass soap and fell in love with the scent. I came home excited to incorporate this new scent into my sugar scrub. And let me tell you, it's been a success! The benefits of lemongrass are seemingly endless, but a few that caught my attention are its antibacterial properties and ability to naturally repel insects. Paired with lavender essential oil, it has a very soothing, calming effect. This new lavender lemongrass sugar scrub has been a hit!

Our sugar scrub is a gentle exfoliant and moisturizer that combines coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and essential oil to soothe dry hands. It will always be available at the Lake St. Louis Farmer's Market!

Our earliest bloomer, the Folgate variety has made its appearance for 2013.  There will be six additional varieties to follow.  Folgate will have almost iridescent, periwinkle blue flowers on 8-10 inch stems.  Let the season begin!

Where are we now?

Long Row Lavender Farm is now displaying products at Poppy J's in Warrenton!  We have lavender sachets, various wreaths for the Christmas season, as well as lavender sugar scrubs, which make great stocking stuffers.  Come by and see our new display! 

Ready, Set, Shop!!! Get ready for Mistletoe Madness at First Baptist Church in Wentzville, Thursday, November 15th from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.  We will be there along with over 45 other vendors to help create a one stop shopping extravaganza.  Our daughter will also be there featuring her new photography business, Jessica Lauren Photography.  It's going to be a great evening - hope to see you there!

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