Small Farm
Really Big Dreams
Sleepy Bees Lavender Farm came into existence with the first planting of 1700 Phenomenal Lavender plants the first week of May 2018. Owners Jerry and Holly McCabe had the vision to bring lavender to their farm just south of Lincoln Nebraska. We started with 3/4 of an acre of Phenomenal, and now are up to almost 2 acres with 7 different varieties of culinary lavender. Our dream is to keep the lavender going, adding some each year, and help increase the number of pollinators with our flowers, herbs and grasses.
We also love having visitors to the farm during blooming season to share the peace and beauty of our little corner of Nebraska.
Into our 6th year, we have developed a successful line of products made with our lavender, a small agritourism business and a website that grows as we learn. We also participate in Farmer's Markets and other Maker's Markets in our area.
Please check out the blog, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube TikTok and X for a more in-depth and ongoing story of their journey, as well as the website for all your shopping and gifting needs.
Thank you to all our supporters for helping us build this wonderful business!
Sustainably Sourced
From Responsible Farming
From Responsible Farming
What is Sustainable Farming?
Sustainable farming is defined as farming practices that use natural resources without causing environmental damage. It focuses on the long-term sustainability of our food supply and environment.
Why is Sustainable Farming Important?
The world population continues to grow, and we need to find ways to feed everyone while protecting our planet.
Doing our part to help
Save the Honey Bee
Save the Honey Bee
Why do we need bees?
Bees pollinate about 75% of our food crops including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and flowers. Without them, many of these foods would not have been able to reproduce. In addition to their role in agriculture, bees play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity and providing habitat for wildlife. This is why we raise our own bees to help add to the dwindling bee population.