U-Pick Eucalyptus Festival at Carolina Lavender Farm

188 Meek Road,Gastonia NC 28056

27 August, 2022

Description

Hi, lavender & eucalyptus lovers, we are proud to announce that we now have a miniature eucalyptus forest with more than 10 varieties of Eucalyptus growing vigorously between our Lavender fields. We are so happy to bring the freshest, most fragrant and locally grown eucalyptus from our farm to your life. Weather permitting, stop by our farm and cut your own eucalyptus bunches, purchase a tree from our numerous eucalyptus species, lavender and other medicinal herbs for your garden. Have fun learning about the different varieties of eucalyptus and lavender, We have more than 10 varieties of eucalyptus in our farm, mostly baby blue, silver dollar, gunni and small-leaved gum. Eucalyptus lasts about 2 weeks in a vase, dry it for everlasting stems or hang in the shower to steam the oils. Admission includes a good sized bunch of branches ( approximately 15-20 stems at approx 15 to 20" long) We also have dry bundles of lavender you can purchase if you wish to combine with eucalyptus to make wonderful lavender & eucalyptus shower bundles. We also have eucalyptus essential oil, lavender essential oil, lemongrass essential oil, rosemary essential oil which were actually steam distilled on our farm. We even use our oils to create some wonderful skin care products such as lotion, soap, lip balm, pillow & linen spray, bath salt. Other lavender items include lavender jelly, lavender sea salt and meat rub etc. What to bring? --Clippers and a bucket that can hold water (if you are going to purchase more than one bunch) so your stems have water for the ride home. Note, a local Subway restaurant kindly donated a limited quantity of their largest drink cups, which can hold one bunch and often fit into vehicles cup holders. What else to expect at this event? --Pick up the perennial plants for your fall planting. Such as Lavender, Eucalyptus, Baby's Breath, Rosemary, Stinging Nettle, Comfrey, Anise Hyssop, Bee Balm, etc. --You will see the small blooming in our new expansion lavender field,( which is very rare at this time of year.). For only $10 extra you can pick 30-35 lavender stems if you like. :-) Parking? --Free on site Age limit? -- No age limit Bathroom? --There are no bathrooms on site CANCELLATIONS/ REFUNDS If we cancel event due to the weather, you are welcome to attend a different day or pick up a pre-picked bundle.