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Drive down any Iowa road in the summer and you'll likely see endless fields of corn and soybeans. But if you sneak off the beaten path and head to Oxford, you might get caught in a lavender haze. With ...

This unique Pennsylvania farm invites visitors to wander U-pick lavender fields, offering fragrant blooms and a peaceful ...

Ever dreamed of walking through endless purple fields, surrounded by the sweet smell of lavender? It’s truly a special experience! These beautiful places are more than just pretty to look at– they ...

Discover a Virginia lavender farm where fragrant blooms and quiet beauty transform an ordinary outing into a soft and ...

At Hambly Lavender Farms in Paso Robles, guests can pick their own bouquets to take home or shop a range of products and gifts. Brittany App Off Highway 101 in northern Paso Robles, a sea of purple is ...

For 35 years, James Maris worked as a general contractor in downtown Manhattan. But he had a secret passion for lavender. "I started growing it at home," says Maris, who resides in Rockland County. "I ...

There are woodland trails, picnic spots, viewpoints, a Teepee camp and a Lavender Cabin for lavender scones and tea ...

She left us too soon, Christina Portas, English by birth and Irpinian by passion. In these last weeks of her life, she did ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHERRY VALLEY, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — If you’re yearning for a fragrant escape without venturing too far from San Diego, a Cherry ...