When you think of South Carolina farming you may naturally think of cotton, soy and tobacco. But you may be pleasantly surprised to learn about this amazing Lavender farm in Greer — and you’ll probably want to find a way to visit this spring when the lavender is in bloom.
Southern Hills Lavender in Greer planted their first seedlings in 2015.
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Since then, this heavenly farm has been maturing - waiting for the third season for the biggest blooming plants ever.
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The good news? THIS Is that season!
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Last season, Southern Hills Lavender had its first “U-Pick” day and the response was outstanding!
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They were expecting 2,000 people…
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Facebook/Southern Hills Lavender
…but 8,000 people showed up to pick their own lavender and inhale the heavenly-scented fruits of this family’s labor of love.
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Facebook/Southern Hills Lavender
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Owners Tim and Mary Bergstrom have big plans for the maturing lavender farm. Those include events, festivals and on-site sales of products they make from their lavender.
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But since those plans are all still in the works, you can find them at local farmers markets and festivals marketing their products to the public.
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Want to visit the farm? While it’s not open to the public just yet, they do make appointments for groups, and you can keep an eye open for their next “U-Pick Day.”
Facebook/Southern Hills Lavender Southern Hills Lavender is located at 2132 Edwards Lake Rd. Greer, South Carolina.Find their event and farmer’s market schedule here.They haven’t set a date for their next U-Pick event yet because the plants won’t be ready until May, but you can keep an eye on their announcements on their Facebook page.
From the gorgeous lavender colors to the incredible scent of the lavender fields, this is one farm trip you won’t soon forget!
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Southern Hills Lavender is located at 2132 Edwards Lake Rd. Greer, South Carolina.Find their event and farmer’s market schedule here.They haven’t set a date for their next U-Pick event yet because the plants won’t be ready until May, but you can keep an eye on their announcements on their Facebook page.
For another farm you can visit in South Carolina, You’re Guaranteed To Love A Trip To This Epic Cheese Farm.
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