A coalition of neighbors is opposing Villa Vanto Farm’s request to plant 8.4 acres of lavender and 5.9 acres of olive trees, and to graze sheep on a 57-acre property, saying they believe it’s a front ...

The field of aromatherapy holds lavender essential oil in high regard due to its calming and tranquilizing influence on the mind and body. Steam distillation, a process used to extract the oil ...