Lavender Industry More Potent Than Ever

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- For three days lavender aficionados are in Grand Junction for the Southwest Lavender Conference. The herb has existed for thousands of years, however, its presence is becoming more potent than ever.

Kathy Kimbrough, the President of the Lavender Association of Western Colorado, said, "It's coming back into fashion, and in the last 10 years or so it's become a very popular herb. A lot of people are now beginning to realize that it's more than just something in your yard."

Paola Legarre, the owner of Sage Creations Organic Farm, said, "At this conference there are people from all over the United States. We learn from each other and it's also a great way to showcase what we've been doing here in Colorado."

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