Purple Haze Lavender Farm dazzled us with lavender products. soap, lotion, sprays, even ice cream.
The movement of lavender farms started in 1990. The owners of the farms learned how to distill lavender to make essential oils. Lavender goes back to the ancient Egyptians who used it in the mummification process. Roman soldiers used it as first aid. It was an herb of cleanliness and calm. During Victorian times they masked body odor with lavender, and to overshadow the rancid odor of animal fat soaps and candles. It was also used for medicinal purposes. We missed the Lavender Festival.
The movement of lavender farms started in 1990. The owners of the farms learned how to distill lavender to make essential oils. Lavender goes back to the ancient Egyptians who used it in the mummification process. Roman soldiers used it as first aid. It was an herb of cleanliness and calm. During Victorian times they masked body odor with lavender, and to overshadow the rancid odor of animal fat soaps and candles. It was also used for medicinal purposes. We missed the Lavender Festival.