A Lavender Experience Workshop

Submitted by aschellm on May 12th, 2023

Anne E Schellman

Nine wands of various colors (purple, pink, lavender) on display on a table. — Lavender wands and sage, Heidi Aufdermaur.

Last year, the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Lavender Committee put on a lovely workshop. Participants:

Explored the history of lavender and its uses.
Learned about different types of lavender and how to grow them.
Snacked on goodies made from lavender, like lavender lemonade and shortbread.
Made a lavender wand.
Took home a lavender sachet and lavender plant.

Green plant with long stems of lavender flowers. — Grosso Lavender, one of the lavenders used for making wands, Heidi Aufdermaur.

We hope you will join us for a relaxing time, while making new friends and learning all about this rejuvenating herb. This year, the Lavender Committee will be giving away lavender eye pillows instead of sachets.

Where: Stanislaus County Agricultural Center, Harvest Hall rooms AB&C, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, 95358.
When: Saturday, June 24 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $30
Note: 30 spaces available
Questions? (209) 525-6862
Sign up online: https://ucanr.edu/lavender/2023

Master Gardener Instructors: Nancy Robinson, Heidi Aufdermaur, Bonnie Jones-Lee, Connie Gardener, and Janet Wickstrom.

If you cannot afford to pay full price for this workshop, please contact Anne at (209) 525-6862 or aschellman@ucanr.edu for a partial scholarship (while supplies last).

*lavender wands can be placed in clothes drawers or cabinets to release a fresh scent and may last for years. Or keep your wand near your desk and inhale its relaxing fragrance when needed.