Grower curriculum
Growing Lavender, a Curriculum for Growers
Conference recordings, webinars, growing guides, and research articles — the collected knowledge of the USLGA grower community.
Start here — the foundations
Growing Lavender, a Curriculum for Growers
The full self-paced curriculum, from site selection to harvest and beyond.
ExploreTypes of Lavender that Grow Best in Your Region
Match species and varieties to your climate before you plant.
ExploreSoil Preparation for Lavender
Drainage, pH, and bed prep — get the ground right first.
ExplorePruning Lavender
How and when to prune for a long-lived, productive plant.
ExploreDoes Removing the Flower Stems Help in Establishment?
What the research says about first-year flowers.
ExploreRecordings & webinars
USLC 2025 Conference Recordings
Every recorded session from the 2025 U.S. Lavender Conference.
ExploreUSLC 2023 Conference Recordings
Sessions and handouts from the 2023 U.S. Lavender Conference.
ExploreUSLC 2021 Conference Recordings
The full session library from the 2021 U.S. Lavender Conference.
ExplorePlant Health Webinars and Resources
Webinars and references on keeping lavender healthy.
ExplorePlant health & soils
Phytophthora & Me
Recognizing and managing root rot in the field.
ExploreTobacco Mosaic Virus
What TMV looks like in lavender and what to do about it.
ExplorePhosphorus and Lavender Production
Nutrition research on phosphorus and yield.
ExploreTips for Enhancing Winter Survival
Getting plants through the cold months in tougher climates.
ExploreArticles & research
Lavender Research Articles & Papers
USLGA's archive of lavender research, browsable by topic.
ExploreCertified Organic: To Be or Not to Be?
Weighing USDA organic certification for a lavender farm.
ExploreCertified Naturally Grown: Is it For You?
An alternative certification path for small growers.
ExploreHow Hard Can You Prune Me?
A deeper look at pruning limits and plant response.
ExploreNot to Worry — Or How to Let the Weather, Soil and Capitalism Increase Your Humility
Perspective from a grower who has seen a few seasons.
ExploreAnti-fungal Properties of Lavender Oil
What studies show about lavender oil against fungi.
ExploreLavender Oil — Skin Savior or Skin Irritant?
Safety and sensitization research for topical use.
ExploreLavender and Bees
Pollinators and lavender — what growers should know.
ExploreLavender Harvesting Techniques Invented
Approaches growers have devised for bringing in the harvest.
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