Among the fields of green in Door and Kewaunee counties, do not be shocked if you encounter patches of purple in your journey. Depending on where you are on the Door-Kewaunee peninsula, lavender fields are currently in full bloom after starting in mid-June. Depending on the variety, some growers are blessed to be able to have a second bloom for their perennial plants in the early fall as well. According to the Wisconsin Independent, more than a dozen lavender farms call the state home, most of which have started in the last decade. One of the largest lavender producers in the Midwest calls Washington Island home, with Fragrant Isle boasting between 20,000 and 30,000 plants. Amber Hewett’s field in Kewaunee is not quite that big, but the goal of her family's Glen Innish Farm is the same: connect consumers to agriculture and learn the different ways lavender is used.

According to the United States Lavender Growers Association, more than 20.3 tons of lavender were harvested nationwide in 2024. Lavender is then used as an ingredient for products like soaps, candles, essential oils, and teas. The area’s lavender farms, like Glen Innish Farms, will hold events this summer celebrating the harvest and showcasing its use.