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Lavender Bootcamp

Are you interested in growing lavender on a large scale?  Classes in the Lavender Bootcamp series are intended for aspiring lavender farmers or current growers seeking to expand their knowledge.

 

When we started our lavender journey in 2020, we read books and articles, watched videos and took online courses. None of that really prepared us for the realities of lavender farming.  We learned the bulk of our knowledge through experience as well as reflection on our successes and challenges.  Lavender Bootcamp is designed to share that knowledge with prospective growers, giving them hindsight advantage which will save valuable time and resources.


In each module, we’ll provide detailed instructions along with our insights and experience.  You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding through each step of the process.

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Classes will be held in the open barn, rain or shine.  Please dress for the weather and plan to walk the fields.

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Module 1 will cover key considerations that should be made before growing lavender. Careful planning will lay the foundation for future success, so it's important not to skip this stage.  In this module, we'll discuss site and soil conditions, creating a test plot, determining the long term purpose of your lavender, show field vs. production field, types of lavender to grow (Lavandin vs. Angustifolia), and production equipment.

Throughout the course, there will be time to ask questions and connect with other growers. Light refreshments will be served.

Investment:  $375 per person



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In Module 2, you'll learn how to prepare your field, safeguard against disease and install your plants.  We'll discuss clearing, tilling, amending the soil, raised beds, burning holes in the weed barrier, irrigation systems, disease prevention and planting. You'll have the chance to look at our equipment and we'll demonstrate the process of burning holes in the fabric.

Throughout the course, there will  be time to ask questions and connect with other growers.  Light refreshments will be served.

Investment:  $375 per person

In Module 3, you'll see the distilling process from start to finish as we run two of our copper distillers, one with fresh lavender and one with dried buds.  We’ll compare the yields for each method and discuss the advantages of both. In addition to distilling equipment, we'll talk about debudding dried lavender and give a demonstration of our debudding machine.

Throughout the course, there will be time to ask questions and connect with other growers.  Light refreshments will be served.

Investment:  $375 per person 

Module 4 will cover everything you need to know about maintaining healthy, productive plants.  We'll discuss pruning young plants, watering, fertilizing, recognizing and treating disease, harvesting, winter pruning and winter protection.

Throughout the course, there will be time to ask questions and connect with other growers.  Light refreshments will be served.

Investment:  $375 per person

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