Lavender's fresh, herby scent is unique, and the flowers can retain their lovely smell for a long time when dried properly. Dried lavender can be decorative, used in potpourri, in a scented satchel, ...

One of the most beautiful sights in the world is a lavender field. The purple flowers sway gently in the breeze, and when you walk through them, your clothes are perfumed with their sweet fragrance.

There’s something totally charming about lavender. The vibrant purple flowers, the calming scent, and the DIY crafting and cooking potential. But you don’t have to have a huge amount of space to grow ...

A. You dry lavender by hanging it in loose bundles in a dry, warm area. Here is what Susan L. Harrington of www.Labyrinth Hill.com says about drying lavender: I recommend using only rubber bands when ...

Throughout Oregon, lavender festivals are in full bloom through July, marking the peak of lavender season. With the harvest period winding down to mid-August, even after festivals end Oregonians can ...

My feeling is one can never have enough lavender in a garden. I have lavender in my perennial bed and my herb garden. Two favorites are “Munstead” and “Hidcote.” Both are Lavandula angustifolia, ...

In my humble opinion, lavender is one of the most amazing plants in the world. It can be tough and soft, fragrant and versatile, healing and tasty. It has an amazingly long history; Egyptians used it ...

Chef Jerry Traunfeld is all about that hidden versatility. Herbs are his “thing,” he says. And he’s got the track record to back it up. Once the long-time head chef at The Herbfarm, a ...

My feeling is one can never have enough lavender in a garden. I have lavender in my perennial bed and my herb garden. Two favorites are “Munstead” and “Hidcote.” Both are Lavandula angustifolia, ...