“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. HOLDEN — Amy Parker was introduced to lavender through an act of love.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. Rows of purple, fragrant flowers are a treat to see and smell.

The sweet scent of lavender is wafting across New Jersey and farms are opening their fields to visitors for the 2025 season. Farms are hosting a potpourri of programs including u-pick experiences, ...