A little bit of lavender paradise | Oregon Field Guide | OPB

Not only is lavender one of the loveliest and most fragrant flowers, it’s also one of the most useful. In early August, lavender on Oregon’s farms is in the height of its purple glory, and with Mount Hood crowning the horizon, Lavender Valley Farm in Parkdale is especially scenic. The farm grows and distils lavender using a steam extraction process. The resulting essential oil and "hydrosol" lavender water are then applied in a huge variety of ways, making it one of the most useful as well as loveliest flowers grown in Oregon. Read more: https://www.opb.org/article/2021/05/2... Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month: https://www.youtube.com/opb?sub_confi... --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community, connect Oregon and its neighbors, and illuminate a wider world through stories. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible, and everything else you love. Ensure the next important story is covered and join in as a Sustainer now at https://give.opb.org/opb/?s=OAMEGNS22... #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest #oregonfieldguide #lavender #lavendertourism