Undulating rows of purple flowers stretch as far as the eye can see, a floral fragrance lingering just above them, wafted gently by a warm breeze. Summer means that lavender has come into season, ...

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If you’re looking for a scenic day trip from Chicago, these stunning flower farms and fields are absolutely worth the drive. Whether you’re dreaming of frolicking through endless rows of sunflowers or ...

SEQUIM — Lavender fields and farmers are ready for the masses. Streams of people already have been coming to farms throughout the summer as the popular plant has been blooming across the area. The ...

WAYNE TOWNSHIP — The aromatic fields of lavender bursting into full-on purple bloom at Hope Hill Lavender Farm owe their vibrant display to more than sunshine and soil. They depend on tiny but ...

Drive down any Iowa road in the summer and you'll likely see endless fields of corn and soybeans. But if you sneak off the beaten path and head to Oxford, you might get caught in a lavender haze. With ...