Events:
Junuary 23 - Kitchen Cosmetics Class
Learn to create your own cosmetics. Learn more here.

February 6 - Natural Perfumery & Essential Oil Blending. Learn to blend harmonious compositions. Find out more herel

February 11 - Organic Certification Forum

The CO Dept. of Agriculture will be hosting an open discussion on the organic certification program. Forum will be held at the Western Colorado Research Center at 1:30 p.m. Please RSVP if you can attend.

February 13 - Green Housekeeping
Save time, money and your health with effective cleaning with essential oils. More info here.
September 11 - Agritourism Workshop
9-4 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building. More details to come.
December 4 - 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Fair. At the Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building. More deatails to come.

News:
Winter Watering - Don't forget to water your lavender this winter.

No February LAWC Meeting.

Membership Renewal Deadline - Make sure you get your membership renewal applications in before the end of January to avoid paying the initiation fee again.

The LAWC shoots for the 1st Western Colorado Lavender Festival in the Summer of 2011!

Spring is Just Around the Corner

Although Mr. Groundhog saw his shadow and we are in for more cold days, your lavender plants are gearing up for a productive growing season. Make sure you water them this winter when the temperature is above freezing.

Also, LAWC is busy organizing and scheduling educational seminars and classes that will expand your understanding of the agricultural industry, lavender, etc. Make sure you check the News and Events section often so you don't miss out.

Welcome to the Lavender Association of Western Colorado

courtesy of
Sage Creations Organic Farm

We started our non-profit group in the Spring of 2009 with the help and guidance of Colorado State University Extension – Tri River Area based in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Our mission is to promote lavender as an alternative cash crop in Western Colorado through education, research, networking and market development.

Prized for its perfume, medicinal properties and beautiful color, lavender has been one of the most popular herbs for centuries. Lavender is well suited for western Colorado’s climate making growing it very enjoyable. The most common uses of lavender include cooking, distilling essential oils and hydrosols, and crafting.

We encourage you to join us at one of our monthly meetings to learn more about our association and how you can incorporate lavender into your garden.