both the color and the smell. And the sound (be quiet so you can hear it).”
“There’s a few things I’ve learned in life: always throw salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for good luck, and fall in love whenever you can.”
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Lavandula Lavance Purple, commonly known as English Lavender, rounds out the summer growing season at Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth, Ct.
Quotes by Alice Hoffman. Photos by Mary O’Connor © 2015.
I just love saying the word “laaaaaaaavender” — so calming.
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Maybe we should spell it that way! 🙂
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Alice Hoffman – a FAVORITE. Have you been to the Lavender farm?
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Yes, I was there the beginning of September, when I took the photos on this post. I plan to go back next summer, early, when plants are in full bloom.
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It’s my favorite fragrance, soothing to the mind.
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…and to the soul!
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