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4A Daily News – Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Commerce business Just a 10 minute drive south of downtown Red Bluff off Rawson Road is Dusty Way Plant Farm, or as I like to call it, the purple haze. Dusty Way, 21635 Dusty Way in Red Bluff, is home to not just any plants but the epitome of luxury in the flower world, a signature of celebra- tion, and the color of serenity, lavender captivates elegance within all person- alities, the country coziness in our souls, and that familiar sweet scent upon our nose that seems practically woven in the very fabric of our being. The owners of this purple paradise are Bill and Jeanne Hubbard along with their three sons Jon, Erin and Mike and Jeanne’s mother Grace Burch, who is now 98 years young. The Burches were the owners of the dairy that still sits across the street from their farm today. When they sold the dairy business years ago, Grandma Grace decided to start a garden and it evolved into a family-owned and - operated business. It is now solely lavender plants, which began their first harvest in 2006 and continue to gain recognition and popularity amongst locals and travelers alike. People say that when they come and visit the farm they feel an over- whelming sense of tranquility and peace, says Jeanne, as she strokes her hands over the enchanting Melissa lavender, famous for its pink hue. Even our sweet little friends the honey bees become bewitched by the sight and smell of lavender, so much that you can rest assured wherever you may find the purple plant our delightful little honey pro- ducers aren’t far away. Jeanne said there were so many bees hanging around at one point they formed their own wild hive on the property. Now the Hub- bard’s enjoy raw honey, an additional fruit of their labors. At the farm, you can find more than 300 lavender plants and 14 different varieties ranging from the Grosso (most aromatic), Provence (a favorite for culinary applications), Hidcote (a spectacular garnish) and the Pinata (blooms all summer long). Lavender is native to the Mediter- ranean, which is why it does so well here in California because of our sim- ilar climate — hot and dry summers perfectly suitable for coaxing the lavender’s bloom in early to mid sum- mer. The Hubbards propagated every single one of their lavender plants from a branch off another, and taught themselves everything they know about gardening and farming, passing their knowledge down through gener- ations of hardworking and dedicated “Life must be lived forward, but it can only be Chamber welcomes local family members. The Hubbards are also dedicated to our environment, with their organic and all natural approach to nourishing the sensational effects of Mother Earth while keeping a strong root in sustainable farming practices — taking little, and giving back a lot for the benefit of future generations. If you’re looking for a real Jadda Miller Fresh work horse and not just a show pony, then lavender is your flower. It has been uti- lized for multiple purposes for more than 2,500 years. In ancient times lavender was used for mummification and perfume by the Egyptians, Phoenicians and the Arabian; however it was the Romans who were the first to intro- duce lavender to cooking and bathing applications. Laven- der got its name from the Latin word lavare, meaning to wash. It is still used for many of those same purposes today, along with cures for common ailments like insomnia, anxiety, depression and fatigue. Research has confirmed that lavender produces a slight calming, soothing and sedative effect when its scent is inhaled, according to the Uni- versity of Maryland Medical Center. If you are a food enthusiast, you can find lavender on your plate in the dining rooms of finest restaurants around the world; in cakes, tea, sorbet, lamb dishes and even the construction of a marshmallow. Lavender is a part of the mint family, so it is a great sub- stitute or addition to most recipes that call for mint. Be cautious, because no matter how sweet the smell of a bloom may be, some varieties of lavender are sim- Tehama County Business Tell us why and you could win a $100 gift certificate at any Simply answer the question, “What makes the USA unique as a nation?” in 250 words or fewer 3 winners • 1 Youth (18 & under) • 2 Adults Tehama County residents & the deadline for Essays must be written by entries is 5 pm June 27 Submit entries to PO Box 220, Red Bluff, 545 Diamond Ave. in Red Bluff or by e-mail to editor@redbluffdailynews.com and include your name, age and phone number. Winning entries will be published on July 1 in a special Independence Day weekend insert to the Daily News understood backward” — Soren Kieregaard. This will be my final President’s Post-it, transi- tioning the position to Greg Stevens; he will be the captain of the ship called the Red Bluff- Tehama County Chamber of Commerce. I have enjoyed my time of service to our commu- nity, our members and our board. I want to thank the many volunteers who have made this journey one of learning, growth, maturity, fun and enjoy- ment. I am grateful to the countless hours of wis- dom and guidance provid- ply not suitable for cooking or eating. If you are looking for a variety to cook with, just ask Jeanne, she is highly knowledgeable and can direct you to your perfect purple match to take home with you and add to your reper- toire of culinary delights. Dusty Way Plant Farm is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays till June 26, with the excep- tion of Father’s Day. The Hubbards sell by the bunch or by the pot. Check out www.dustywayplantfarm.com or stop by at talk with the Hubbards; they love to answer questions and debunk any qualms you may have about growing, cooking, drying or making your very own lavender sachets. I would like to leave you with a few words of encouragement. Lavender loves our climate, in turn it has a very high success rate for growing and blooming. As long as you water prop- erly and prune accordingly, lavender will make any novice gardener look like a seasoned pro. At Dusty Way each flower is metic- ulously crafted through careful appli- cation of the hand and heart. It is a scented, peaceful and relaxing place where you can surely find all your worries slowly slip away into the deep purple field with every breath you take. Let your senses feast while enjoying a relaxing day sharing your good fortune with others around you, living your life as if you were in a sea of lavender. Jadda Miller was born and raised in Red Bluff and trained at the Napa Valley Culinary School in St. Helena. She teaches cooking classes at California Kitchen Company in Red Bluff and That Kitchen Place in Redding. food, computer service • New Members - The Corning Chamber of Com- merce is happy to welcome Eric’s Computer Solu- tions, 718 Sixth St. in Corning as a new member, 824-3230. Also Billy’s Local Real Food, P.O. Box 2158 Flournoy, 570-1276. • Business Spotlight – Our business spotlight for the week is Dario Sartori, DDS. Dr. Sartori’s office is located at 480 Solano St. in Corning. The phone number is (530) 824-5165. He has been in Corning since 2001, when he took over Thomas Phillips DDS dental practice. June 1, 2011 marks the tenth year anniversary of Dr. Sartori owning the Dental practice in Corning. He started at the practice in the January prior. Susie Estes and Kristin Estes have been there with him the whole ten years, along with Erin Bittle who was there most of the time. The practice does pretty much everything, includ- ing veneers, cosmetic dentistry, Clear Braces, and now he is also offering dental implants. Dr. Sartori was born in Walnut Creek however he lived in Brazil for quite some time during his child- hood. After moving back to the USA he lived in Los Angeles while furthering his studies. After Los Angeles he moved to Greenville to run the Greenville Rancheria Dental Clinic until he ulti- mately moved to Corning. He is married to Daniela Sartori who is a professor at Shasta College and works at Lassen Medical. He has two children, Gabriel, 14 and Michael, 11. They currently live in Red Bluff. Dr. Sartori enjoys the outdoors, taking part in Mountain bike riding along with autocross competitions, and photography. •Farmer’s Market – This Friday is the kick-off for the Corning Farmer’s Market and we hope that you will come out and see what the variety of ven- dors have to offer. The market opens from 6 to 8:30 pm in front of the Corning Library on Third Street. If you are interested in being a vendor at the Farmer’s Market you can pick up an application at the Chamber office 1110 Solano. It’s not too late. You can start any time. Once you have done your shopping you can head on over to HOBs (House of Brews Specialty Cof- fees) just a few yards away at 615 Fourth Street, for a special performance by Bubba Goodlove from 7 to 9 p.m. Bubba’s music is Folk/Americana and he has performed extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad. His songs have an unusually broad appeal. Ideal Critic – The Source wrote about Bubba say- ing, “His writing style has a poetic depth of Dylan coupled with pop sensibility. With a burgeoning career that is surely leading to exciting new heights he is a must see!” • A Bark in the Park – Noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at he North Side Park there will be a ben- efit for Second Chance Pet Rescue. There will be a canine IQ test, tennis ball bucket bash and doggie wading pool. Pat Kaufman’s dogs will do an agility demonstration. A raffle will be held with prizes that include a 24” flat screen TC, TomTom GPS, portable DVD Player, Red Truck Rock Yard $50 gift certificate, local olive oils, and much more. ——— This column is prepared and submitted by the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce presents final President’s Post-it This opportunity ed by Lynn DeFreece and the servitude of North Valley Services. I appreci- ate and admire the histor- ical perspective and expe- rience of Rich Mehling and Marshall Pike. I have enjoyed the delightful creativity and positive attitude of Kris- ten Gray and Lisa Hansen. I have learned a great deal from predeces- sors such as Cindy Brown, Bill Moule, Linda Bullock and John Trede. Our work as a chamber could not be possible without the support from Kathy Schmitz and the team at the Job Training Center and the Tehama Something Special for Dad that Everyone Can Enjoy! 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I look forward to the progress we will make on behalf of our members through the Mem- bership Commit- tee efforts driven by Caren Svejda and Suren Patel. Boot camp to chairing the board — seriously, I missed a meeting and returned to be named chairwoman — was made possible by the seasoned expert John Yingling and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Dave Gowan as he has devel- oped his vision for the chamber and his team. would not have been as meaningful or reasonable without the camaraderie, support, good humor, experience and willing shoulder to cry on of Greg Stevens. We are in great hands. Living life forward I embrace my new role as immediate past chairwoman and look forward to all that is to come. Kristin Behrens is president of the Red Bluff- Tehama County Chamber of Commerce and Marketing Director for St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. & enterprise Dusty Way Plant Farm — sea of serenity