Spring is Almost Here

SPRING DEALS AND NEWS

BODY BUTTER - NOW OUR HIGHEST SELLER

This product has surprised the heck out of us. We never thought anything would outsell the Hand and Body, but now it seems to be doing just that. "Gotta Have" is what we keep hearing people telling each other in the store. We think its because of the 7% shea and coconut butters in it - VERY moisturizing. And great for dry hands at this time of year . So we'll make it easier to get. The 8 oz size is usually $18 and the 4 oz size is usually $12. So we will make it easy for our butter lovers to get some more.

To get two of the 4 oz for $18.00 CLICK HERE

To get two of the 8 oz for $28.00 CLICK HERE

HAPPENINGS AROUND THE FARM

Lupines

We just can't help getting excited when the first lupines come up. And these were right in the middle of the little raised garden we were about to till. Glenn loves these - here's a link to read if you like them too!

Lupine Wikipedia

SPANISH LAVENDER

Otherwise known as "OTTO QUAST" is one of the early bloomers. This photo is from yesterday! We thought that we would let you know that we have already planted several hundred of these around the field We are also putting in a number of other varieties that bloom at different times, - earlier, twice, etc. Our most often asked question is "When does it bloom?

NEW PRODUCT - HAND SANITIZER

HAND SANITIZER 2 OZ

Here is something to help keep everyone healthy. Generally we don't use bases that contain alcohol - however SD40 alcohol plus the lavender oil is a very effective way to keep the germs away and everybody healthy. It comes with a treatment pump not a sprayer - and its a gel - so just a few pumps and rub the hands together. Wipe with a paper towel if you like. Yes its STRONG - but that's what you want, strong and effective. Plus its small enough to carry with when traveling. Only $6. We expect this to become a big success with all the concerns about H1N1 and other flu strains (that develop every day. Plus its LAVENDER and it's relaxing as well. Has lots of essential oil in the mix!

Only $6, CLICK HERE to try it out

A LITTLE MORE SPRING STUFF

ROW OF OTTOS

Here is the first row in the field that we have already put quite a few of the "Ottos". What our goal is is to have lots of color at different times in the main field. Like the game "Wackamole" - where the little gophers jump up faster and faster as you try "wack" them down with a padded stick.

BUCKET OF VIOLETS

Yet another sign that the Spring weather will be here soon. We have has a series of weekends where the weather forecasting people have had a very poor accuracy record. But the other night after another one of the non predicted events we were talking,, and Glenn's comment was to forget the meteorologists - save the power and turn the television off when they are on and instead listen to the frogs!

This contraption used to be Glenn's lightbox for photographing products. Just a cardboard box with the sides cut out and white cloth to diffuse the light on the subject - shiny blue bottles are HARD to avoid glare and reflection. Anyway so much for the product photography - Tweety and another one named "Helen" have decided its a better lay box than light box.

LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT YEAR

So thanks again for asking to get our newsletters, and don't forget - we have a picnic area - in fact it was just mowed - the grass is growing VERY fast with the rain and warm days when they happen. As always if you have any comments or questions, send them to us at info@clairmontfarms.com

Sincerely,

Meryl and Glenn
Clairmont Farms Lavender Company
805-688-7505

ALSO - if you have an affinity for the Irish - its almost St. Patrick's day. We don't suggest mixing culinary lavender with your Guinness, but we do suggest music.

- Here's a few links - click the names

TIM COLLINS At Crotty's Pub, Co. Clare
PADDY GLACKIN AND TONY McMAHON Limerick Lassies and Lillies in the Field
NOEL HILL - the MASTER of the Anglo Concertina
DERMOT BYRNE - member of the group "Altan" playing a tune called "Bunker Hill"- if you want a real traditional Irish Music band get one of their CDs.
Enjoy!

DAMIAN McKEE