Hawaii is one of the places on the earth that has such unutterable beauty that it’s impossible to conceive of such a thing in the imagination. Some of the areas are pristine, and have been fiercely protected because of the very delicate balance. It’s a balance that exists all over in nature, but here it is even more precarious. There are other spots where cultivation of any number of crops is a part of the active agricultural community. Pineapple and Kona coffee are just some of the things that do particularly well here. Another crop that thrives in Hawaii’s climate is lavender, as it’s turning out.
There are a number of lavender farms right now on the islands. Hawaii Lavender and Alii Kula Lavender are just two places that offer a wide selection of lavender, and lavender-based products. Five star Hawaiian hotels are already gorgeous attractions in and of themselves, but the addition of the scent can make any room instantly more relaxing and peaceful. Both farms mentioned started in 2001, when the word got out that the Mediterranean perennial does well in this local soil, and particularly on the slopes of Haleakala. The plant needs a lot of sun, and not an excessive amount of rainwater, and the conditions here are perfect.
It’s just one more step in the evolution of this very versatile plant. Its uses in the present day come from the science of the olfactory arts, and it’s a main ingredient in some of the world’s top-selling perfumes. It also has some enormous health benefits, and its oils have been used for healing. It was even used to treat wounds during the first world war. Lavender goes back a lot further, however, and the early Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were all crazy about the smell, and celebrated its healing properties. Its glorious history culminates here in this glorious place.
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