Tag: Lavender
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Annemarie Manders: 35 Years of Lavender in the Yarra Valley
Introduction: A life in purple In the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley, a patchwork of purple blooms has become a life’s work for Annemarie Manders. Her journey—from hitchhiking across Europe to nursing patients, raising two sons, and weathering personal loss—has led her to one steadfast vocation: growing lavender. What began as a curiosity has…
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Lavender in the Yarra Valley: Annemarie Manders Reflects on 35 Years of Growth, Resilience, and Aroma
Introduction: A life threaded with lavender In the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley, a familiar scent lingers where lavender fields glow under the Australian sun. Annemarie Manders is not just a farmer; she is a storyteller whose life has been shaped by travel, caregiving, family, and a stubbornly stubborn purple bloom. After 35 years…
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Lavender Farming in the Yarra Valley: 35 Years with Annemarie Manders
A life rooted in lavender and the Yarra Valley In the rolling landscapes of the Yarra Valley, a small purple bloom has become a symbol of endurance, community, and a life shaped by chance and choice. Annemarie Manders has spent 35 years cultivating lavender, turning a wandering impulse into a lasting legacy. Her story isn’t…