Deer-Resistant Design by Karen Chapman

Author:Karen Chapman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2019-07-23T16:00:00+00:00

It has taken several years for the meadows to become established, and it will always be an ongoing project that needs careful management.

Lavender Fields

Portland’s Mediterranean climate is ideal for growing lavender, but the heavy clay soil is not. Not one to let such a detail dissuade her, Maryellen purchased a thousand cubic yards of a custom soil mix back in 2012 to make her first lavender field of dreams possible, but even that didn’t ensure success. They are still experimenting with the best way to minimize weeds, maximize growth, and keep maintenance to a minimum. Using landscape fabric was a problem aesthetically: the lavender was pretty but the paths of black plastic were not. Now they install the fabric directly under the plants, leaving mown grass paths between the rows, a compromise that is also easier to manage.

The McCullochs enjoy sharing Westwind Farm Studio and using it to connect the community to the land. This has now grown into a family affair, with Maryellen’s daughter baking delicious lavender shortbread and mixing large batches of lavender-infused lemonade, both popular treats at local lavender festivals. Maryellen also harvests lavender oil and distills it to create a wide range of lotions and creams. “It’s a joy to grow,” she says with a smile.

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