We have much to be thankful for as we start our 18th growing season.Last October, Don was in the ER with chest pain and subsequently survived a cardiac arrest, stent placement and a femoral artery hemorrhage.He's doing well now but as we age, find that our energy levels are not the same. So we are planning to sell again from home and may attend a few markets and festivals this year.

Growing some of the lavenders for the Mo. Extension's Lavender research project has sparked our interest in growing more lavender varieties than are usually found at nurseries in this state. We will have Betty's Blue, Dutch Mill, Grosso, Grappenhall, Green Dentata, Gros Bleu, Hidcote, Provence, Royal Velvet, Impress Purple, Sharon Roberts, Super, Tucker's Early, Hidcote Giant, Silver Frost, Phenominal,Seal, Sachet and a few others. Some are culinary, others for sachets,bouquets and lavender oil.

Barb Emge's passion for herbs began over 35 years ago when she planted a few seeds outside her kitchen door.  Today her collection includes all of the traditional culinary herbs, as well as many heirloom, ethnic and unusual varieties. She also has the largest variety of scented geraniums in Missouri.