What a mild winter we are having in Deep Creek Lake. Normally the lavender are covered with a foot or more of snow, but not this year. It seems there is a constant dusting, but with high 40s and low 50s predicted for the next few days even that evidence of snow will be gone. Normally, the ice fishing on the lake is in full swing, but the lake isn't even frozen yet.
Without the normal cold and snowy weather, my mind races to spring. I am planning out where our 500 new plants will go in the front field come May. In the future, a gazebo will be placed in the center of the field for u-pickers and artists to take a break and sit and enjoy the beautiful lavender blooms. In the front field we will have about eight different cultivars, some pink, some dark purple, some lighter lavender in various shapes, sizes and bloom height. I am hoping the bloom dates will be varied as well for a longer u-pick opportunity when we eventually open to the public. The back fields will be more of the standard Provence and Gross for a generous field of beautiful purple at bloom time..... at least that is what I am thinking today. Everyday I learn more about lavender so plans may change. For now it is keeping my mind busy and excited about spring. Now I need to get those vegetable seeds started.....Man/Woman can not live on lavender alone.
