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They’d stopped using it, they said, because it didn’t yield much oil and was difficult to clean. I found, with some experimentation and the addition of a few larger glass components, that it worked better than expected. Careful attention to plant preparation and steam timing made a real difference in quality. As my fascination with distillation grew, so did my curiosity about more traditional methods. That’s what eventually led me to the world of copper alembic stills, the same ancient design that alchemists refined over centuries. Making the switch felt like joining something much larger than a hobby. Even though the equipment itself is relatively simple, becoming part of that historically revered process is genuinely gratifying in a way that’s hard to fully explain. https://www.southriverlavender.com/blog-resources/growing-lavender-in-the-sierra-foothills monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6993560d4a6ed02d70f3c176/2f04e60f-3119-4b0c-ba4c-cd536b336018/Growing-lavender.jpg Resources – Lavender Growing Guides and Farm Notes from South River Lavender - Growing Lavender in the Sierra Foothills - Timing Your Planting Fall is the best time to plant lavender in the Sierra Foothills. Planting in September or October gives roots time to establish before winter dormancy sets in. Our winters are generally mild enough that young plants can get a solid foothold before the summer heat arrives. 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