08/19/2024
Totally stole this, but worth it.
Agape Farms consists of Agape North (North Carolina) and Agape South (South Carolina). Lavender plus.
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Totally stole this, but worth it.
Ya'll we are putting South Carolina on notice. Notice that every other State will be envious. You now have a new cocktail!
The Palmetto Mule!
Featuring South Carolina grown lavender simple syrup, Blenheim Ginger Ale Official Page local fresh lime and vodka.
mixologist
Ya'll do we have a surprise for you!!
These are extremely rare piebald deer. Kinda like albinos. Only 1 - 2 % are believed to be in the White Tail deer population. Seeing one is rare, seeing two is extremely rare and here in this photo may actually be 3, with a splotchy piebald on the right.
Some Native Americans held these rare creatures as embodiments of spirits passing to or from the spirit world.
What a blessing at Agape Farm South. And more cameras are going up๐ฆ
This farmer is resting her feet in the ocean for a few days. Back to work next week.
I just liked the title of this article
Much more than a cure-all, this purple bloom adds scent and colour, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
City Center Farmers Market, P*e Dee State Farmers Market, Lake City Farmers Market, Historic Marion Revitalization Association, SC, Darlington Farmers Market, Main Street Hartsville, Dillon County Farmers Market
Wild muscadine grape growing at the farm. While native, it's kinda annoying cause it's vines choke out other plants, but growing along a tree line with some sun, they will produce fruit that is completley edible
10 things you may not know about Lavender:
1. Lavender doesn't only thrive in warm climates. Thankfully there are many varieties of Lavender and many can thrive in colder climates.
2. Grow English Varieties for fragrance.
3. But go with French Varieties for a longer bloom
4. Choose your culinary variety carefully for oil and aroma, Provence is good. But really, all culinary lavender is is it is extra cleaned.
5. Its hardy, pest resistant but easy to Love to Death, so do less to it.
6. Bathing with Lavender is an ancient practice. The Romans made it a part of their lifestyle.
7. Lavender doesn't like wet feet. And its roots like to curl and crawl around. That's why when we plant at the farm we through in a handful of pea gravel. The sandy soil also helps with drainage along with our raised beds.
8. To that end, Lavender and mulch are not friends. Hence why we blow the plants after a mow or w**d whack weekend (this took us two years to learn)
9. Some Lavenders can be grown from seed, but its hard. We are just getting the hang of it now four years in. But it is easy to propagate. ****Comment below if you would like a class on how to propagate****
10. Not all lavender is purple. There can be white and pink in addition to all the shades of blues and purples.
Wowzer! First one ever and so refreshing. Gonna try with a little lavender simple syrup!
Dillon! You can now purchase our products City of Dillon, SC - Government tourism office, via Venmo!
Not the best choice of attire for w**deating ๐ฌ but the lavender is worth the shin exfoliation ๐
Beautiful morning to pick w**ds ๐
Washington's farmers once bemoaned how folks took photos with their lavender but never bought any. Now, they've found a way to repurpose lavender: making oil.
Gotta love the Carolinas weather.... from drought to too much dang rain for the lavender babies. Moving them to the front porch and hope for enough sun ๐ค๐ผ
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/07/15/essential-oils-benefits/
Research has found that peppermint, lavender and tea tree oils can help treat certain health conditions. The claims behind others, such as citronella and rose, are lacking in evidence.
The farmers feet is getting some much needed pampering!
Lavender is pretty hardy once established. But it all got transplanted this past winter which basically makes it a baby again. We have a well...... but the plants just wait, patiently, for power to be approved to run the well. Very patiently. ๐ชป
Hmmmm, someone swiped our video off of Tic.....
These little blobs on the red bay in our woods are mostly just esthetic. The nymphs inside pretty much stick to this one bay leaf variation and generally don't harm it. The plant is still perfectly usable.... just avoid the blobs. The leaves are used as a seasoning, like a regular bay leaf, and I think also used in Filet, traditional creole spice in gumbos.
Some friends came down from NC to finally lay eyes on what they have been hearing about from us, the trials and tribulations, for the past three years!
We love visiting Beaufort and appreciate their article here filled with studies, Agape Lavender Lab
Can you reduce stress with aromatherapy? June 19, 2024 Health Research shows how the use of essential oils can offer a calming effect Can easing stress be as simple as taking a whiff of something that smells pleasant? Thatโs the working theory behindย aromatherapy, an ancient form of treatment tha...
On this summer solstice day (the longest daylight day of the year) we celebrate Dillon, South Carolina and our lavender blooms with friends.
Harvested this morning to make some simple syrup
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Another beautiful day in Dillon
When it's HOT and you have to mow!
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Gotta love the Carolinas weather.... from drought to too much dang rain for the lavender babies. Moving them to the front porch and hope for enough sun ๐ค๐ผ
We are lucky to be at Sanford Farmers' Market at The Enrichment Center of Lee County, NC today until noon. AND..... we have lavender babies for sale!
On this summer solstice day (the longest daylight day of the year) we celebrate Dillon, South Carolina and our lavender blooms with friends.
World Environment Day 2024: Embracing Drought Resilience In celebration of World Environment Day, we're focusing on one of this year's key themes: drought resilience. Here are some tips to help your garden thrive: ๐ฑ Perennials vs. Annuals: Consider planting perennials, which return year after year, or annuals that complete their life cycle in one season. Both have their unique benefits! ๐ผ Native Pollinator Plants: Opt for native pollinator plants. They tend to set deeper roots, which helps filter more stormwater and support local ecosystems. Check out these helpful resources: - South Carolina (https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/vincent/articles/low_maintenance_perennials_pbd.pdf) - North Carolina (https://ncwf.org/habitat/native-pollinator-plants/perennial-annual-flowers/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmYCzBhA6EiwAxFwfgPgzE6_1wftcmHeKSe8YO6YOVs6yIXwqasEWGesF2G9OpYgJWe8F5RoCxvcQAvD_BwE) Let's work together to create resilient and sustainable landscapes! ๐๐
Kicked off the lavender blooming season with some lavender mimosas! Squeeze of fresh lemon Tablespoon of homemade lavender simple syrup Top it off with chilled Prosecco
There are a couple of folk sayings about a fox crossing your path. I like the one "walking through life minding your own business" because the other saying are kinda scary and I don't want to face them #farming #lavender #grayfox