L is for Lavender

Sleeping in a covered wagon on a lavender farm sounds like a movie scene, but we’re doing it for real in Tularosa, New Mexico. We’re recording on-site at Floren Family Farms, where the stars are bright, the cottonwoods are tall, and the vibe is intentionally low-noise. Tom Floren explains why their Conestoga wagon glamping stay is built for rest, complete with modern comforts but without the usual distractions, so you can actually look up, breathe deep, and feel the place.Rent your stay in a covered wagon in Tularosa, NM!: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1183640343138023493?unique_share_id=a80b354f-78e3-45bd-aeda-1320fd24b8d2&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76Visit Floren Family Farms -FlorenFamilyFarms.comThank you to NMDA for supporting this episode! Big Bend Episodes: OP and SequimAlexa's Tea's that utilize Lavender: VegabondTeas.com/SequimVegabondTeas.com/Provence https://www.123farm.com/Leavenfoods.com @leavenfoodsFrom there, we zoom out into what makes this farm a true agritourism destination in New Mexico. We talk you-pick lavender season, fall flowers like zinnias and sunflowers, and why people drive out for weddings, baby showers, and open-air gatherings in the middle of an arid landscape that somehow feels like a green oasis. Tom also shares the behind-the-scenes ecology that keeps the farm thriving, including a partnership for bees and a powerful story about rescuing a great-horned owl and planning a public release event that teaches just how important raptors are.If you love practical takeaways, this conversation delivers: we break down lavender varieties, culinary vs high-camphor types, essential oil distillation, and the biggest reason lavender dies in home gardens. Tom’s advice on soil mix, drainage, watering, and sunlight is simple enough to remember and specific enough to change your results. We also share our From ROAM to Home moment, connecting lavender farm travel to everyday rituals like sourdough and the small tools that make it easier to keep traditions going while you’re on the road.Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs a nature reset, and leave us a review. What would you bring home from a lavender farm: a plant, a recipe, or a new daily ritual?#Florenfamilyfarms,,,#Remedies4relief.Wanna hit the road? Get 10% OFF your own roadsurfer adventure!https://link.roadsurfer.com/roamiesCODE: ROAMIES10And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.