After the slow start, the whole spring season seemed compressed and really flew by. I can't believe we're at our plant sale already. Although we're out of a number of varieties we still have quite a good selection. Perennials are buy 3, get one free (mix and match.) Annuals are half off.

It's official- this winter was really, really hard on lavenders. We've been out of lavender plants for a month, and that never happened so early before. I've heard various explanations. I think the windy, sub-zero weather at the beginning of the year, along with no snow cover, dried plants out. And plants like lavender, that holds its foliage, would dry out quickly.

With all the wet weather and muddy conditions, our garden work was also slow this spring. Now I think things are finally in pretty good shape. I'm starting to dry culinary herbs and also flowers like yarrow.

May was a very busy month, even though the weather wasn't too cooperative. Thanks to all who came to the farm, even when it was cloudy or rainy. I think people were anxious to get their plants, so they could quickly plant them when the opportunity presented itself.

And, for the first time in several years, it did not rain either day during the Landis Valley Herb Faire! Lots of our local customers waved or stopped by to say hello and we were happy to see our LV regulars, plus lots of new faces, too.

Since Landis Valley, John and I have been playing catch up. It's been difficult getting the gardens in order and especially, getting plants in. We had a planting marathon this week and made good progress. The established perennials are certainly lush with all this rain. Things are really starting to look nice outside. Stop by and see the gardens and our selection of herbs and old-fashioned plants.