3rd North America Lavender Conference
3rd Annual North American Lavender Conference
Monday and Tuesday July 17-18, 2006
Immediately following the Sequim Lavender Festival
Join lavender growers and enthusiasts from across the country and around the world at the 3 rd North American Lavender Conference in Sequim , Washington on July 17 & 18, 2006. If you're interested in growing lavender, distilling lavender oil, making lavender products, marketing lavender, or simply utilizing this amazing, fragrant herb in your home, garden, or otherwise, you don't want to miss this conference. Featured speakers for 2006 include: Virginia McNaughton , international lavender authority, author of the book, "Lavender: The Grower's Guide," and operator of Lavender Downs, a lavender farm in New Zealand; Brian Lawrence , a world-renowned expert on lavender oil and other essential oils; Ellen Spector Platt , author of numerous books on herbs, including the book, "Lavender: How to Grow and Use the Fragrant Herb;" and Andy Van Hevelingen , author, lavender breeder and operator of a wholesale lavender nursery in Oregon. In addition to these featured speakers the conference will feature numerous additional workshops on practical aspects of growing, utilizing, marketing and appreciating lavender. Conference co-sponsored by the Sequim Lavender Growers Association and Washington State University Extension. A complete schedule and registration information will be available soon.