Lavender Fields Forever ~ Sequim, Washington

Marjorie Wallace

Lavender Fields Forever ~ Sequim, Washington

Sequim, Washington on Olympic Peninsula
A short walk to the Pacific Ocean.

The Lavender Fields of Sequim, Washington are a sight to behold. Acres and acres of Lavender Bushes. Perfectly rounded and lightly fragrant. You will never forget a sight like this. On this day, it was a bright and overcast. Seemed to be the perfect condition capture this beautiful purple colour.

Nikon D60 AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm

Over 700 views as of November 2009

Featured in A GARDEN SOMEWHERE group ~ July 2009
Featured in LOVELY LAVENDER group ~ 27 August 2009
Featured in POSTCARD STYLE group ~ 30 August 2009
Featured in YOU’RE ACCEPTED group ~ 8 September 2009

The Lavenders Lavandula are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region south to tropical Africa and to the southeast regions of India. The genus includes annuals, herbaceous plants, subshrubs, and small shrubs. The native range extends across the Canary Islands, North and East Africa, south Europe and the Mediterranean, Arabia, and India. Because the cultivated forms are planted in gardens world-wide, they are occasionally found growing wild, as garden escapees, well beyond their natural range. Because Lavender cross-pollinates easily, however, there are countless variations within the species. The color of Lavender flowers has come to be called lavender.

“Lavender Fields Forever”

The most common “true” species in cultivation is the Common Lavender Lavandula angustifolia (formerly L. officinalis). A wide range of cultivars can be found. Other commonly grown ornamental species are L. stoechas, L. dentata, and L. multifida.

Lavandula x intermedia or “Lavendin” is the most cultivated species for commercial use, since its flowers are bigger and the plants are easier to harvest, but Lavendin oil is regarded to be of a lower quality.

“Come and sit among the Lavender”

Lavenders are widely grown in gardens. Flower spikes are used for dried flower arrangements. The fragrant, pale purple flowers and flower buds are used in potpourris. Dried and sealed in pouches, they are placed among stored items of clothing to give a fresh fragrance and as a deterrent to moths.

The plant is also grown commercially for extraction of lavender oil from the flowers. This oil is used as an antiseptic and for aromatherapy. Lavender is also used extensively as herbal filler inside sachets used to freshen linens and discourage moths from closets and drawers. Dried lavender flowers have become recently popular used as confetti for tossing after a wedding.

Featured in A GARDEN SOMEWHERE ~ July 2009

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Lavender Fields Forever ~ Sequim, Washington by Marjorie Wallace
Lavender Fields Forever ~ Sequim, Washington by Marjorie Wallace
  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Marjie…this is absolutely gorgeous.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Lyn.

  • Starz

    Starz

    spectacular scenery, Beautiful capture, i love this !!
    amazing

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much, Karon. You would have loved these beautiful lavender farms.

  • MarianaEwa

    MarianaEwa

    Wonderful shot Marjorie.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much, Mariana. It was so beautiful.

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    So beautiful, you captured the colour and the feel perfectly!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Tatiana.

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut

    What glorious imagery. I recall the Lavendar fields in N. Ca a number of years ago, but nothing as tremendous as these.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much Carolyn. I think this is one of the largest lavender production in the entire US.

  • Robert Burns

    Robert Burns

    very beautiful….....:)

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much Robert. I appreciate your stopping by.

  • Patty Boyte

    Patty Boyte

    I can almost smell that heavenly scent from here! Spectacular!!! ; )

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much, Patty. It was lovely and some days the scent is stronger than others.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Absolutely beautiful !!! :D

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Great scenery,lines and colours

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Hans. I appreciate your comments.

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    I am sure the scent must have been heavenly with all that lavender growing in neat rows, makes a wonderful image and the strong lines draws the eye of the viewer into the scene, just wish I could smell the lavender, beautifully captured Marjorie,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Rod. The scent is heavenly when the sun comes out.

  • john Bellew

    john Bellew

    lovely capture great colour

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, John.

  • triciamary

    triciamary

    Another stunning capture – absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so very much,

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Great again. I love this color

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Meeli

  • photosbyflood

    photosbyflood

    Great image Marjorie and thank you very much for the commentary. I thought I would have to go all of the way to France to see a sight like this.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, I appreciate your comments.

  • Barbara Anderson

    Barbara Anderson

    Amazing.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Barbara.

  • Cheryl Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Wonderful colors and composition! I can smell the lavender from here!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Cheryl.

  • Christophe Testi

    Christophe Testi

    Beautiful, great perspective.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Christophe

  • RealPainter

    RealPainter

    loveeeeeeeeee this…...run thru it….jump in it….....roll all around in it…..ah ah dance in it…..thanks for sharing…......lOVE this…......bravoooooooooo

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much!

  • George Link

    George Link

    What amazing colors to this fine composition!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, George.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    I really like the way you’ve framed this one Marjorie, the wonderful rich purple colour is amazing, and I’ll be the scent was lovely to??? WOW! Don.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Don.

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    WOW !!! this is wonderful, there was a Lavender farm near me, but sadly has closed down, so sad, xx

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Ann.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    so gorgeous !!!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Elaine

  • Gloria Abbey

    Gloria Abbey

    Wow, heaven at last. That is amazing. Great shot, Marjie.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Gloria.

  • Jessica Jenney

    Jessica Jenney

    Gorgeous capture, Marjorie! I can almost smell them!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Jessica.. I appreciate your comments.

  • PhotosByG

    PhotosByG

    Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “A Garden somewhere ….”

    This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.

    Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to this group.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Oh, thank yo so much for this feature. i feel so honored by this recognition. Warm wishes, Marjie

  • steppeland

    steppeland

    Just awesome! I so love lavender, and this image is just filling my mind and soul with it! :)

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much.

  • Marilyn Baldey

    Marilyn Baldey

    Wonderful image , fantastic.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so very much, Marilyn.

  • Al Williscroft

    Al Williscroft

    Wow nice one!!!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Al.

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    Stunningly beautiful… !

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thankyou so much for your sweet comment!

  • John44

    John44

    Dear Marjorie
    Excellent! A FAV ..
    at first I thought to be in the Provence / France
    There is an area near the city odf Grasse and looks the same.
    Well done here
    greetings
    John

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, John. This area in NW Wahington is called the Provence of America. I was there before the festival and the thousands of people who came for the big party. I am glad you like it.

  • Kay Martin

    Kay Martin

    Hi Marjorie, I notice you are from Sequim. My family and I almost moved there. The area is beautiful! And I love your pictures. Lavendar heaven, is what I call this one.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Hi Kay; I don’t live in Sequim, but had gone there to visit friends and we went out to the Lavender fields. I love it there as well and would LOVE to move up there. Thank you for your thoughtful comments.

  • LindaJBazor

    LindaJBazor

    Spectacular, Marjorie! So beautiful and perfectly captured as always. I love it!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Linda. A wonderful place to visit at anytime.

  • ctheworld

    ctheworld

    Gorgeous capture!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much.

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    lovely colors

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thankyou very much.

  • Cindirelli

    Cindirelli

    Oh, Marjie! This is so beautiful and I am so envious ~ wish we had this in Southeastern Washington. I LOVE lavender! ~:)

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Susan, perhaps it means you should come here for a visit next year at lavender time. This is the NW part of Washington and a beautiful place to stay for a few days.

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    how beautiful this is!!!!congradulations on your feature

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much. What a lovely surprise.

  • Strolch

    Strolch

    Fantastic image ;)) I can even smell the lavender! Congratulations!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much for your sweet comments. Makes my day!

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    When I looked at this, I could SMELL that lavender…..such a great image….love it.
    Congratulations on being featured in Post Card Style!!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much, Elizabeth. I appreciate the honor so much.

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    Beautiful image!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Susan.

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Scott.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful capture

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Kathy.

  • MarianBendeth

    MarianBendeth

    Purple Perfection!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Marian. There is nothing like these lavender fields in the middle of summer.

  • billfox256

    billfox256

    “Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed.”
    Walt Whitman

    A fantastic photo!!!! Bill

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Oooh, Bill. How I love your quotes. Just delightful!

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers

    9-8-09

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much, Nancy. I am thrilled for the feature.

  • Carol Clifford

    Carol Clifford

    Once again, another absolutely fabulous photo with lavender! I have to get to this place next year, if I can. Hugs, Carol

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    That would be wonderful, Carol. We could meet there for the day.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    A gorgeous sight these Lavender Fields, the colours are stunning. A great capture Marjorie.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you so much, Henri. Do you have lavender fields near where you live? We all know about Provence, but I often wonder about other parts of Europe.

  • Paola Svensson

    Paola Svensson

    Wonderful and so beautiful!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much Paola. I so appreciate your nice comments.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    You are welcome Marjorie, no we don’t have Lavender fields near where we live. And the Provence in France is some 1,000 km from where we live, so that is not in our neighbourhood…:) a pity, but you just can’t have everything, can you…cheers, Henri.

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Yes, for sure! You have your gorgeous old buildings and canals. I love that as well and hope one day to visit in your neighborhood.

  • Jen Ryan

    Jen Ryan

    Lovely!!!
    We would love to see it in Welcome to Washington Group

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much, Jen. I joined Welcome to Washington and think it is a great group. I appreciate the compliment. :)

  • Victoria Jostes

    Victoria Jostes

    holy cow!! am completely taken with this shot! need a cup of tea to calm myself…

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Ohhh, thank you sop much, Victoria. I had to laugh at your comment. Much appreciated.

  • SandyK

    SandyK

    Another beauty, I can image the wonderful frangrance! Great capture!

  • Marjorie Wallace replied

    Thank you very much Sandy. The fragrance is heightened by the sunshine and warmth. When it is cool and overcast, the color is better but the fragrance is much lighter.

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    So beautifully lush and such rich colour – I’d love to smell their fragrance. Lovely shot

  • Karin Mai

    Karin Mai

    love the colour

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