Yes yes, we are a lavender farm. But did you know that Peggy grows more than just lavender here? This summer we built a hoop house (or high tunnel) and this fall and winter she will be cultivating all sorts of fun new flowers and herbs. Here are some photos of her beautiful sunflower patch. 

Did you know that according to Greek Mythology, a water nymph, Cyltia, was madly in love with the God of Sun, Apollo. She would stare up at the sun always. Apollo did not share her feelings of love.  The other Gods took pity on Cyltia and turned her into a sunflower so that she could always follow the path of the sun. That is why the sunflower has been following the sun ever since.

Happy Tuesday! Hope these fun flowery photos have brightened your day. 

Jam vs Jelly

It can be a heated debate sometimes. It can tear your family breakfast apart. Do your family a favor and just serve both and keep everyone happy. 

What's the difference between Jam and Jelly? Jelly is typically a more clear type of fruit spread which is made of firmed fruit or vegetable juice with pectin. Jam is a product made out of whole fruits which are cut into pieces. Jams are typically thicker with fruit pulp and sometimes even seeds. 

Wanna weigh in on the debate? Which is your favorite? 

Lavender Apple Jelly

Raspberry Peach Jam 

Lavender Plum Jelly

Lavender Cherry Jam

And while we're at it, lets throw some Lavender Honey in there too. 

You can buy all of our lavender infused Jams, Jellies, and Honey on our website at www.lavenderapple.com Jams and Jellies are wonderful, but with a hint of lavender they will take your breakfasts to the next level. Let us know your take on these delicious spreads!

Happy Friday! Hope you all are looking forward to a fun weekend. Here's a quick look of some of the fun things happening here around the farm (according to instagram). 

Spring wins. #nofilter #springtime #blossoms #honeybees #farm #thelavenderapple

A photo posted by Lavender Apple Farm (@the.lavender.apple) on Jun 1, 2015 at 4:18am PDT

Even our weeds up here are purple. #lavenderapplefarm #weeds #lavender #purple #farm #handmade #handgrown #local #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood

A photo posted by Lavender Apple Farm (@the.lavender.apple) on Jun 2, 2015 at 4:44pm PDT

All dogs should have a farm to play at. #dogsofinstagram #dog #dogstagram #tounge #toungeout #farm #farmlife #buddy

A photo posted by Lavender Apple Farm (@the.lavender.apple) on Jun 4, 2015 at 12:55pm PDT

Our lavender farm just wouldn't be complete without our resident wild peacock. #thelavenderapple #wild #wildbird #peacock #wildpeacock #farm #farmlife #utah #utahgram #birdsofinstagram #birds

A photo posted by Lavender Apple Farm (@the.lavender.apple) on Jun 8, 2015 at 5:13am PDT

Call me crazy but pretty eggs just taste better. #vain #eatwithyoureyes #chickens #freerange #organic #farm #lavenderapple #utah #farmersmarket #eggs #pretty

A photo posted by Lavender Apple Farm (@the.lavender.apple) on Jun 10, 2015 at 6:00am PDT

Peggy was the one that dreamed up the idea of starting and running a lavender business. But if it wasn't for Mike Nelson and his lovely forefathers you homesteaded this farm land, the Lavender Apple would never have come to fruition. Here is a lovely throw back photo for you of Mike and his Father Don back in the day at the Lavender Apple before the Lavender Apple ever existed. 

Today Peggy is the heart and soul of the Lavender Apple, but we couldn't do it without the support of this guy right here and our lovely family farm.