Lavender farms want you to come celebrate ‘U-Pick season’

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Fields of lavender are abloom, and a the owners of a mid-Michigan lavender farm want you to come and enjoy the abundance of the fragrant and medicinal herb.

Carlisle Lavender farm in Charlotte has just begun its annual “U-Pick Season,” which means you can come during “U-Pick” times and pick your own lavender at the rate of $6 per bundle.

U-Pick times are every Saturday in July, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

“The plants are glowing purple this year and we can’t wait for the season to start,” Carlisle’s owners said.

“You are always welcome to take photos for FREE when attending regular U-Cut events ,” they said. “We hope you share and tag us on social media.”

They advise you plan your visit accordingly:

• Make sure you bring your sunglasses and sunscreen!
• Stay hydrated! Bring water or try our Lavender Lemonade.
• Pollinator bees are hard at work. Please don’t disturb them. If you’re allergic to bees–out of an abundance of caution, please bring your Epi-Pen.
• It’s an active farm. Wear comfortable shoes and plan on uneven ground.
• No pets are allowed.

Carlisle Lavender is at 3418 Carlisle Highway in Charlotte.

Another mid-Michigan lavender farm, Ocimae Lavender Farm in Webberville , is continuing its U-Pick Lavender Festival this week, July 9-13 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

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