For many gardeners, lavender starts as a beautiful plant. For others, it becomes something more. A steady harvest. A creative outlet. A way to make natural products. For some, a source of income.
Over the years, I have worked with gardeners at every stage. Some are planting their first lavender. Others have been growing for years but struggle with timing, yield, or turning harvests into finished products. The pattern is consistent. Results come from systems, not guesswork.
That is why I created From Garden to Income, the Spring 2026 Virtual Lavender Garden inside Central Coast Lavender Academy™.
You can explore the full Academy here:
https://www.centralcoastlavender.com/collections/central-coast-lavender-academy
Why learn this from me
I did not come to lavender through theory or trends. I came to it through lived experience.
I built Central Coast Lavender from the ground up and have spent more than two decades growing, harvesting, and creating products with lavender in real conditions, not ideal ones. I have worked through drought years, soil challenges, changing markets, and shifting regulations. The systems I teach come from what has held up over time.
I also understand small scale growers because I am one. My methods are designed for real gardens, limited space, and growers who want results without wasting time or money.
This course is not about chasing volume or shortcuts. It is about learning how lavender actually behaves, how to respect the plant, and how to turn careful growing into something meaningful, whether that is personal use, gifting, or income.
When you learn inside Central Coast Lavender Academy™, you are learning what I use, what I trust, and what I would teach my own family.
This is a self paced interactive lavender gardening class. It is not live. It is a guided seasonal program built around the spring lavender cycle. Each week focuses on what matters most at this time of year and how each decision affects harvest quality and product potential.
During the four week Spring 2026 program, we cover:
Planting for profit.
Choosing cultivars that match your climate and goals. Building soil health and setting up a foundation that supports strong plants year after year.
Harvesting with precision.
Knowing when to cut. How to dry. How to handle lavender so fragrance, color, and shelf life are protected.
Growing smarter.
Techniques that improve yield without adding unnecessary work or expense.
From harvest to product.
Turning lavender into finished products with proper packaging, pricing, and presentation so your work feels premium and intentional.
By the end of the program, participants understand the full path from garden to income. They leave with finished products, a repeatable process, and confidence in their decisions.
This program is designed for gardeners of all sizes. Backyard growers. Small gardens. Larger spaces. New growers and seasoned growers alike. What matters is the desire to grow lavender with intention and learn proven methods grounded in real experience.
Spring matters in lavender. What you do now shapes everything that follows. That is why this program runs live from March 20 through April 10 and is limited to 100 garden seats.
You can view full program details and registration information here:
https://www.centralcoastlavender.com/products/lavender-garden-to-income-spring-2026-virtual-course
Registration opens March 1.
If you are ready to learn how to grow lavender, harvest it properly, and create natural products with purpose, I invite you to join me inside the Virtual Lavender Garden.
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Join the Spring 2026 Virtual Lavender Garden
Registration opens March 1
Limited to 100 garden seats
