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<channel><title><![CDATA[Flint Hills Lavender Farm - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:45:18 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[holiday markets]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/holiday-markets]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/holiday-markets#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:43:16 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/holiday-markets</guid><description><![CDATA[For the next three Saturdays you can find us at Alexander Art Works! We will be set up with all our goodies (and A2W's too) plus offering a special activity/class each weekend. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.11/22 Fill and stamp you own sachet (all day)11/29 Garlic braid class (2:00 p.m.)12/6 Lavender wreath class (2:00 p.m.)Preregister for our classes online or drop ins welcome.&nbsp;Or check out our online store! We are happy to deliver or arrange pick ups in Council Grove and Manhattan area [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">For the next three Saturdays you can find us at Alexander Art Works! We will be set up with all our goodies (and A2W's too) plus offering a special activity/class each weekend. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<br /><br />11/22 Fill and stamp you own sachet (all day)<br />11/29 Garlic braid class (2:00 p.m.)<br />12/6 Lavender wreath class (2:00 p.m.)<br />Preregister for our classes online or drop ins welcome.&nbsp;<br /><br />Or check out our online store! We are happy to deliver or arrange pick ups in Council Grove and Manhattan area.</div>  <div class="wsite-map"><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="width: 100%; height: 250px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="//www.weebly.com/weebly/apps/generateMap.php?map=google&elementid=900114592711919413&ineditor=0&control=3&width=auto&height=250px&overviewmap=0&scalecontrol=0&typecontrol=0&zoom=15&long=-96.4901726&lat=38.6613785&domain=www&point=1&align=1&reseller=false"></iframe></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garlic is Planted]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/garlic-is-planted]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/garlic-is-planted#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:17:18 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/garlic-is-planted</guid><description><![CDATA[       All the garlic seeds are in the ground! There are about 10,000 garlic babies tucked in under a nice blanket of hay. As in years past, we appreciate the help of family to get the job done. The rain slowed the process and stretched it out over the month of October with the final rows getting covered last week. We are grateful for a successful planting and opportunity to grow garlic another year. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.flinthillslavender.com/uploads/1/0/7/6/107693583/20251101-121020_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">All the garlic seeds are in the ground! There are about 10,000 garlic babies tucked in under a nice blanket of hay. As in years past, we appreciate the help of family to get the job done. The rain slowed the process and stretched it out over the month of October with the final rows getting covered last week. We are grateful for a successful planting and opportunity to grow garlic another year.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[October 11th, 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/october-11th-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/october-11th-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:03:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/october-11th-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[We will not be at Patio Party today. The event is still happening but we are unable to attend. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">We will not be at Patio Party today. The event is still happening but we are unable to attend.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[October 06th, 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/october-06th-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/october-06th-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:26:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/october-06th-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[Our next scheduled market is this Saturday in CG at the Patio Party. We will be set up with lots of other vendors in the back. The day is free and will have delicious food options and live music as well! Check out more about the festivities here: https://facebook.com/events/s/patio-party/669298502943513/        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Our next scheduled market is this Saturday in CG at the Patio Party. We will be set up with lots of other vendors in the back. The day is free and will have delicious food options and live music as well! Check out more about the festivities here: https://facebook.com/events/s/patio-party/669298502943513/</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.flinthillslavender.com/uploads/1/0/7/6/107693583/20251006-095821_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garlic at Rays]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/garlic-at-rays]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/garlic-at-rays#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:48:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/garlic-at-rays</guid><description><![CDATA[Find our garlic at Rays Apple Market in Council Grove!   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Find our garlic at Rays Apple Market in Council Grove!</div>  <div class="wsite-map"><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="width: 100%; height: 250px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="//www.weebly.com/weebly/apps/generateMap.php?map=google&elementid=177463432878012204&ineditor=0&control=3&width=auto&height=250px&overviewmap=0&scalecontrol=0&typecontrol=0&zoom=15&long=-96.4853140000000024656401365064084529876708984375&lat=38.6612006999999948675394989550113677978515625&domain=www&point=1&align=1&reseller=false"></iframe></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 14th, 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/august-14th-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/august-14th-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:48:12 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/august-14th-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[       Our hardneck garlic is available at Grove Gardens in Council Grove and at Hy-Vee in Manhattan!&#8203;Hardneck is known for its pungent flavor, large cloves, and producing scapes. While hardneck varieties do not store as long as softneck, most will keep well through this year. None of our garlic is treated and works well for seed. Experience the joy of eating and growing Kansas garlic!   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.flinthillslavender.com/uploads/1/0/7/6/107693583/20250806-120136_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Our hardneck garlic is available at Grove Gardens in Council Grove and at Hy-Vee in Manhattan!<br />&#8203;Hardneck is known for its pungent flavor, large cloves, and producing scapes. While hardneck varieties do not store as long as softneck, most will keep well through this year. None of our garlic is treated and works well for seed. Experience the joy of eating and growing Kansas garlic!</div>  <div class="wsite-map"><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="width: 100%; height: 250px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="//www.weebly.com/weebly/apps/generateMap.php?map=google&elementid=405133977387027730&ineditor=0&control=3&width=auto&height=250px&overviewmap=0&scalecontrol=0&typecontrol=0&zoom=15&long=-96.4934382999999940011548460461199283599853515625&lat=38.6599783999999999650754034519195556640625&domain=www&point=1&align=1&reseller=false"></iframe></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washunga 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/washunga-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/washunga-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:20:28 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/washunga-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[See us tomorrow June 21, from 10:00-4:00 in the Council Grove Junior Senior High School.For more information about Washunga days visit:&nbsp;https://www.councilgrove.com/washunga-days [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">See us tomorrow June 21, from 10:00-<span style="font-size: 0.9em; background-color: transparent;">4:00 in the Council Grove Junior Senior High School.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; background-color: transparent;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; background-color: transparent;">For more information about Washunga days visit:&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12.96px;">https://www.councilgrove.com/washunga-days</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring updates + Market Date]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/spring-updates-market-date]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/spring-updates-market-date#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:37:28 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/spring-updates-market-date</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"442948182276447998",nav:"thumbnails",navLocation:"top",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"0",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"1/0/7/6/107693583/20250521-074859.jpg","width":"600","height":"800","caption":"Garlic scapes are up! Once the head loops around and makes it back to the stem, it is time to start removing them."},{"url":"1/0/ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='442948182276447998-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">We have had cooler weather this spring. The last few days have provided a lot of rain. Not much for playing outside but the plants are loving it. With the warm weather coming, they are going to explode! Check out the pictures for more details about statuses of the garlic and lavender.<br /><br />The Yoder bros are in the early stages of their next entrepreneur adventure to save up for a new Nintendo switch. I have a feeling this will be more successful than their lemonade stands.<br /><br /><strong>Our next market will be Washunga Days indoor craft show in the CGJSHS on <u>June 21, 10:00-4:00</u>.&nbsp;</strong></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 25th, 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/april-25th-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/april-25th-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:20:25 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/april-25th-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[Spring is here. More garlic than weeds has come up at this point and is looking good. With the birth of our third son this winter we decided not to sell plants this year. We have been chipping away at the garden. Still early on the lavender annalysis but so far it looks like decent survival with some winter die back. With the extremely low temperatures these past winters, we have come to expect some loss. Particuarly the older plants and those farthest from wind break seem to be most affected. O [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Spring is here. More garlic than weeds has come up at this point and is looking good. With the birth of our third son this winter we decided not to sell plants this year. We have been chipping away at the garden. Still early on the lavender annalysis but so far it looks like decent survival with some winter die back. With the extremely low temperatures these past winters, we have come to expect some loss. Particuarly the older plants and those farthest from wind break seem to be most affected. Once we get them weeded and trimmed (nows the time!), I will post a picture of the lavender plot.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.flinthillslavender.com/uploads/1/0/7/6/107693583/20250406-174038_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.flinthillslavender.com/uploads/1/0/7/6/107693583/20250403-112016_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Spring markets]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/2023-spring-markets]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/2023-spring-markets#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:39:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.flinthillslavender.com/news/2023-spring-markets</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.flinthillslavender.com/uploads/1/0/7/6/107693583/776072d4-ad4d-438c-bdc6-e8182433794b_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>