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Drive down any Iowa road in the summer and you'll likely see endless fields of corn and soybeans. But if you sneak off the beaten path and head to Oxford, you might get caught in a lavender haze. With ...

Ever dreamed of walking through endless purple fields, surrounded by the sweet smell of lavender? It’s truly a special experience! These beautiful places are more than just pretty to look at– they ...

This unique Pennsylvania farm invites visitors to wander U-pick lavender fields, offering fragrant blooms and a peaceful ...

At Hambly Lavender Farms in Paso Robles, guests can pick their own bouquets to take home or shop a range of products and gifts. Brittany App Off Highway 101 in northern Paso Robles, a sea of purple is ...

There are woodland trails, picnic spots, viewpoints, a Teepee camp and a Lavender Cabin for lavender scones and tea ...

This U-pick lavender farm in South Carolina offers purple fields, fresh treats, and peaceful views that make it one of the ...

She left us too soon, Christina Portas, English by birth and Irpinian by passion. In these last weeks of her life, she did ...