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Field of Dreams
At Home St. Louis © September-October 2006
Fragrant fields of lavender were once a dream for Deborah and Steve Nathe, but now they're the center of a growing business—and cause for this al fresco celebration
This was no ordinary day for Deborah and Steve Nathe, owners of Winding Brook Estate, a 16-acre lavender farm nestled in the hills of Eureka, Mo. Their tractors stayed put and all of their tools were temporarily stowed as they focused on last-minute preparations for a long-overdue gathering with family and friends. “We’ve never really entertained together, other than when we got married in 2001,” says Steve. “We’ve wanted to, but we’ve either been at one farm or the other—or somewhere in between.”
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Story and styling by Julia M. Usher
Photography by Susan Jackson
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How to Grow Lavender in the Midwest
Midwest Living © June 2008
This pretty plant known for its soothing scent stars at farms throughout the Midwest. Learn how to grow lavender and where to find lavender products.
Lavender in the Midwest
Beautiful, fragrant lavender is native to hot, dry, Mediterranean climates. But this hardy small shrub adapts to the challenging growing conditions of the Midwest, too. These tips will help you add this perennial bloomer to your garden.
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By Marty Ross
Photographs by Bob Stefko
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