May 31, 2019
Lavender
May 24, 2019
Lavender and Lisianthus
We have news for both the lavender-lovers and the gardeners this week. Lately we've been getting quite a few calls about whether the lavender is blooming yet and when it should be best to visit. As we move towards peak lavender bloom in June, we thought it might be good to create a Lavender Bloom [...]
May 16, 2019
There’s always a reason to celebrate
Back to back weekends full of sun and fun, Bees N Blooms posed as an ideal location to celebrate World Labyrinth Day and Mother’s Day. And peak lavender bloom isn't far away! Check our Lavender Bloom Status page for the latest update. Visitors at Bees N Blooms celebrated World Labyrinth Day with us two weeks [...]
June 25, 2018
Lavender Craft Workshops–Correction
There was a mistake in the date for the second lavender workshop. It is SUNDAY, July 8, which is not a Saturday! Sorry for the confusion! The Grosso lavender is ready for harvest, which means it's the time of year to learn about making woven lavender wands, lavender baskets, and other lavender crafts. Bees N [...]June 25, 2018
Lavender Craft Workshops, June 30 and July 8, 2018
The Grosso lavender is ready for harvest, which means it's the time of year to learn about making woven lavender wands, lavender baskets, and other lavender crafts. Bees N Blooms will be hosting two Lavender Craft Workshops this summer where we will teach you how to transform a simple bundle of lavender into a long-lasting [...]June 6, 2018
Bees N Blooms Open-Farm Schedule for 2018
The lavender bloom is coming on strong, with Folgate and Munstead varieties already in nearly full bloom, with their lush purple buds a real treat to the eye. Mid-June to mid-July is peak lavender bloom time, and Bees N Blooms farm grounds will be open most weekend days for June and July. Here is the [...]
April 17, 2018
Open House at Bees N Blooms
Sat & Sun, April 28-29 Bees N Blooms is opening the farm to the public as part of Farm Trails spring tour weekend. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 pm. on both Saturday and Sunday and admission is free. We're at 3883 Petaluma Hill Road, just south of Santa Rosa. There are activities for everyone: [...]
December 14, 2016
900 Lavender Plants in the Ground!
This past week, Bees N Blooms planted 900 plants in the labyrinth. The good weather held for most of the two days we were doing the work, but rain was close behind. Here is our first official lavender plant going into the ground: We cut through the weed barrier on top of the circular mounds […]
December 1, 2016
Arrival of Lavender!
Bees N Blooms has officially received lavender plants! They arrived from Victor’s Lavender Farm the morning of 11/30/16. We received enough plants to plant the full labyrinth, and plan to do so within the week. This late fall planting should produce a beautiful color palette next summer. Each circle will be planted with a different variety, including Hidcote Giant, […]