GPS Coordinates:
N 40.52764; W 89.31760
Site Access:
Free; Reservation required
Parking
Amenities: Information; Restrooms; Visitors Center
Directions:
From the intersection of SR (State Route) 29 and SR 98/Edgewater Rd. in Pekin, go east on SR 98/Edgewater Rd. for 8.1 miles. Take the ramp and go south (right) on I 155 for 5.5 miles to Exit 25/SR 9. Turn east (left) on SR 9 and go 8.6 miles to the farm on the right.
Description:
This 10-acre all-organic farm is owned and operated by Ruth Hertzfeldt, who planted the farm's first lavender crop in the spring of 1999. Today, lavender remains the #1 crop, but vegetables, grapes, and a fruit/nut orchard have been added as well. While butterflies love lavender flowers, most other insects deplore it. Planted with roses, lavender will repel aphids and other pests. Planted near hostas, lavender will deter rabbits. For humans, however, lavender is a proven stress reducer and energizer.
Lavender plants and other lavender products are sold at the farm year
round, but during Harvest Days (mid-summer) the public is invited to
participate in harvesting their own plants for purchase. Additionally, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, visitors are invited to attend the farm's Holiday Open House.
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