The Lavender of Sequim: America's Provence

I wish it went more in-depth into lavender itself and had more recipes. It was an enjoyable read.

My friend's wife loved it. They plan to come to the Lavender Festival this summer.

Part history, part travelogue with a bit of gardening and recipes, this little book is fun to browse through. It briefly covers the history of Sequim and the development of lavender farms (there are at least a dozen in the town). It also covers the various types of lavender and how to grow and harvest them. There is a resource list and a list of places to visit while in Sequim. The highlight of the book are the stunning photos by Roger Mosley. There are also some wonderful historic photos of Sequim taken during the irrigation development.

This is such an enjoyable book through and through! With beautiful photography, inspirational quotes, and some wonderful recipes. Such an informative book on lavender. A book that inspires conversation for lavender lovers, and worthy of display. Sharing a lovely quote from the book: "One herb that can feed honeybees and butterflies, can comfort horses and humans, yet can repel dangerous pests. Perhaps that is the true magic of lavender."