Growing lavender and cut flowers in the heart of the Central Oregon lavender belt is fun, but it's not easy.  Whether it's the weather or the challenge of growing in a relatively cold-night climate, growing lavender is a caretaker's task.  Founding farmer, Amy Ochander cares for each flower as one of her own on the way to a harvest.  Sharing the knowledge, the successes, and the failures is just part of the journey.  Check out some of the images from this past few months below.