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LAVENDER FARMS OF AMERICA - A New Crop of American Farmer, is a stunning pictoral look at the modern, yet ancient, phenomenon of lavender, and the enterprising American farmers who grow the herb, including author, Rebecca Rosenberg. One no longer has to travel to Provence to experience the majesty of lavender fields in full bloom. Three hundred American farmers have planted fields of lavender from Hawaii to the East Coast. Each distinctive lavender farm is influenced by the farmers who plant them and the land in which they grow. One might think that lavender fields are quite similar, but the settings, types of plants, and characteristics of the farms vary as much as Americans do. Each farm is a thumbprint, germinating from each farmer's background, personal style, and point-of view. Yet, the farmers have all gravitated to the beneficial lavender plant, dedicating their lives to its cultivation, and to the production of lavender products. Their lavender products have practical uses: relaxation, pain relief, insect repellant, air freshener, antiseptic, and more. From harsh winters to draught to rocky soil, these farmers face challenges with the land. They struggle, sometimes fail, and then persevere in planting the right lavender cultivars and perfecting methods of planting and maintenance. Dozens of photographs of American lavender fields. Softcover, 112 pages, full color photographs.

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Rebecca is a lavender farmer, champagne geek and award-winning author of four books. She lives on a Sonoma, California lavender farm with her family. (See Sonoma Lavender article in the New York Times.) Her book, Lavender Fields of America, was published August, 2022. Rebecca is a champagne historian, tour guide and champagne cocktail creator for Breathless Wines.Champagne Widows (March 2022)When Rebecca discovered the real-life widows who made champagne a world-wide phenomenon, she knew she'd dedicate years to telling the stories of these remarkable women, Veuve Clicquot, Madame Pommery and Lily Bollinger.Her other award-winning novels include The Secret Life of Mrs. London and Gold Digger, the Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor. Follow the Champagne Widows blog at Rebecca's Blog, or on Facebook at rebeccarosenbergnovels.

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