Hanging bundles of fragrant lavender at The Lavender Garden.

The Lavender Garden

The Lavender Garden is located outside of Salisbury in Rowan County. Owner Rita Rodelli has about 600 lavender plants. Rodelli’s Lavender Garden space at the Davidson Farmers Market sells lavender products such as sachets, mists, lotions and lavender wands most of the year.

The Lavender Garden’s Open Farm Day is June 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit the farm website (www.thelavendergarden.net) and get your name on the mailing list to learn more.

Frogholler Lavender Farm

Frogholler Lavender Farm, in Madison in Rockingham County, currently grows lavender for products the farm makes (sachets, etc.); but this year, owner Dorothy Allen is starting a new farm in Madison and planting 1,500 plants. She expects to open the farm to tours and visitors in 2018. She sells lavender plants and those are available this year. Visit the farm’s Facebook page at facebook.com for more information.

Hauser Creek Farm

Hauser Creek Farm is located just west of Winston-Salem, in rural Davie County. Owner Alethea Segal, an EnergyUnited member, started growing lavender in 2010. She was drawn to the beautiful purple and lavender blooms. She also likes how it attracts beneficial insects to the landscape. Her lavender garden is about half an acre. The farm sells fresh lavender bunches and artisan lavender goats milk soap at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax.

In addition to the lavender, Segal grows peonies, sunflowers, perennials and other flowers. The location is an outdoor wedding venue that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Hauser Creek Farm usually hosts one or two Open Farm Days each June. Visit the farm’s Facebook page at facebook.com for more information.

Salem Lavender Farm

Salem Lavender Farm, in Lewisville in Forsyth County, is a relatively new farm in the state. Owned by Gray and Wendy King, the farm is just getting its lavender crop started. The Kings were drawn to lavender due to its ability to attract pollinators, and they planted 1,200 plants this spring. Visit www.salemlavenderfarm.com for info on their Open Farm Days in 2017. The farm also will feature a chicken coop, butterfly garden and a honey bee colony. The Kings will be selling lavender products through the website and local farmers markets.

Bluebird Hill Farm

Bluebird Hill Farm, in Bennett in Chatham County, usually hosts a lavender harvest during the month of June. Owner Norma Burns plans to make a late-May planting party an annual event for those interested in learning more about lavender. Burns also has a distiller used to distill essential oils from the lavender flowers. For more information, email countrymouse@rtmc.net