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Events:
March 13 - Aromatherapy 101
The basics of essential oils and their benefits. 2-4 p.m. @ Oasis Botanica. Space is limited.

March 18 - The Joy of Aromatherapy
Enjoy a distillation demo and learn the basics of essential oils, hydrosols and their benefits. 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Dayspring Farm.
March 25 - Hydrosols, Waters that Heal
Sample and learn about hydrosols gentle, but powerful qualities. 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Dayspring Farm.

March 27 - Natural Menopause Management
Learn how to balance this transition naturally. 2-4 p.m. @ Oasis Botanica. Ladies Only

April 1 - The Super Seven

Learn about the 7 essential oils you should always have on hand. 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Dayspring Farm.

April 8 - Healing Oils of the Bible

6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Daysping Farm.

April 10 - Kitchen Cosmetics

Learn to make your own personal care product. 1-5 p.m. @ Oasis Botanica.

April 17 - LAWC Membership Meeting
at Meadowlark Gardens @ 10 a.m. See Map here.

April 29 - Let's Grow Lavender in Western CO!

Catch the Lavender bug and learn which varieties will best fit your needs and lavender care tips. 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Dayspring Farm.

May 1 - Aromatherapy 101
The basics of essential oils and their benefits. 2-4 p.m. @ Oasis Botanica. Space is limited.

May 15 - Herbs for Health 101

Learn how herbs can benefit your body. 2-4 p.m. @ Oasis Botanica.

May 22 - "Feasibility of Alternative Enterprises in Agriculture" Speaker Rod Sharp. Join us at 10 a.m. at the Mesa County Fairground's Sagebrush Room. (Next to the Community Building)

May 29 - Natural Perfumery and Essential Oil Blending. Learn how to blend your own harmonious essential oils. 1-5 p.m. @ Oasis Botanica
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:

Spring Lavender Orders - Place your lavender order by April 17th. All orders will be ready for pickup April 30th.
Winter Watering - Don't forget to water your lavender this winter.
No February or March LAWC Meetings.

Become A Member
- Support the growth of lavender by becoming a member today!

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

Contact us to receive more information.

 

Cooking with Lavender

Lavender is such a versitile herb that many delicious recipes can be made. From refreshing drinks to delctable entrée's you will find a recipe you'll love. The variety of Lavender to use is a personal preference, but we recommend Melissa (best), Hidcote (good) or any other English variety of lavender. Make sure the lavender you use is not sprayed with chemicals. Below are some of our favorites for you to try.

Drinks

Purple Passion Lavender-Mint Punch found on recipezaar.com
A favorite of Kathy Kimbrough

Punch
3 T. fresh mint leaves
2-3 T. fresh lavender blossoms or 1T. dried lavender blossoms
6 c. boiling water
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
1 c. purple grape juice

Garnish
mint leaf ice cubes
thinly sliced orange (or lemons)
lavender flowers
mint sprig

MINT LEAF ICE CUBES: To make the mint leaf ice cubes, place one whole mint leaf in each ice cube tray compartment. Fill the tray with water and freeze until completely solid.

TEA/PUNCH: Place the fresh mint leaves and lavender in a teapot, pour the boiling water over the leaves and brew for 10 minutes. Allow tea to cool completely. Strain the tea and add the grape juice. Add the ginger ale and mint ice cubes just before serving. Garnish each serving with an orange or lemon slice, if desired. Makes approximately 12 cups.

Spices

Herbs de Provence
Used for marinating meats, fish and veggies and is especially good with grilled foods. There are many variations of this recipe.

2 parts Dried Rosemary
2 parts Dried Marjoram
1 part Dried Winter Savory
1 part Dried Oregano
1/2 part Dried Lavender Flowers
1/2 part Dried Peppermint Leaves

Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Place into an airtight container and store in a dark, dry pace. Best used within a few weeks if dried. You can use fresh herbs, but it would take three times as many herbs for the recipe calls for. Fresh herbs de provence is best if used the same day.

Lavender Sugar

2 c. Granulated Sugar
2 sprigs Lavender

Place ingredients in a jar or tightly sealed container. Keep in a warm place and shake container daily. Strain out lavender from sugar with a sieve before using.


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