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Willow Pond Farm

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A June view of Willow Pond (background) and edible flowers garden (foreground).

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Willow Pond Farm's 250-foot-long perennial border.

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Antique roses growing on the fence of the foursquare garden.

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Clematis growing next to the old chicken coop.

Lavender

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Three new varieties of lavender have been developed at Willow Pond Farm-"Madeline Marie," "Rebecca Kay," and "Two Amys."
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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Lavender at Willow Pond Farm
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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"Madeline Marie" lavender, one of three varieties grown uniquely at Willow Pond Farm

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"Rebecca Kay" lavender, one of three varieties grown uniquely at Willow Pond Farm

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Lavender in Willow Pond Farm's lavender fields grows best with a 12-inch circle of sand around each plant.
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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More than 70 varieties of lavender are grown in the fields at Willow Pond Farm.
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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Old-fashioned hand sickles are still used to cut lavender.

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Lavender grown at Willow Pond Farm is bundled and hung to dry.

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Dried lavender is used for cooking, crafts, and much more.

Pennsylvania Lavender Festival

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Pick-your-own lavender is a feature of the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival.
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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Willow Pond Farm proprietors Madeline and Tom Wajda enjoy hosting the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival.

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Willow Pond Farm proprietor Tom Wajda discusses growing lavender at the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival.

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Lavender enthusiasts can find all kinds of lavender products for sale at the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival.
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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Garden tours are a speciality of Willow Pond Farm proprietor Tom Wajda at the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival.
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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Willow Pond Farm proprietor Tom Wajda demonstrates different stem traits of lavenders at the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival.

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Willow Pond Farm proprietor Madeline Wajda lectures about cooking with lavender, a highlight of the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival.

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Kids enjoy picking lavender at the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival.
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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Kids under the age of 12 attend the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival for free.
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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During the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival, visitors can learn how to make lavender wands.
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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The Pennsylvania Lavender Festival offers visitors a wonderful experience in scenic Carroll Valley.
(photo credit Heather Cox)

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Regional specialists lead a variety of hands-on workshops throughout the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival.
(photo credit Heather Cox)