Edible Lavender Varieties

Also, be prepared to germinate them indoors. Starting lavender plants from seed is not difficult, but it does require time, some patience, and a little extra space for your seed trays.

Therefore, it is bred strictly for its aromatic properties and was a large part of the French perfume industry.Lavandin can be used to repel insect pests and may be antiseptic, which makes it an excellent cleaner.

Although lavender can tolerate a variety of growing conditions, this plant thrives best under warm, sunny conditions in well-drained soil. While they should be watered regularly early on, established plants need little water, as they are extremely drought...

If you've planted it in dense soil or are watering it daily, this might be the cause of your lavender flowers drooping.The key to lavender plant care is, in a way, keeping yourself from caring too much and killing it with kindness.

The top of each flowering stem grows larger, upright bracts that resemble rabbit ears. Spanish lavender plants can give you the same aroma and delicate flowers as the English variety, but they are better able to tolerate hot climates., is just one of...

Branches grow forth from this main stem just above ground level.Lavender plant division performed on the roots of a plant with only one main stem results in a high plant mortality rate, so it is strongly advised against.

The best (and only) time for fertilizing lavender is in the springtime at the start of the growing season. Fertilizing lavender too heavily may cause it to grow excess foliage and never flower (particular if the fertilizer for lavender is rich in nitrogen)...

Lavender does have some specific requirements that mean it can only be planted in certain parts of the garden, but it's also very good at protecting other plants from pests. The same can be said for

Set the cutting aside while you prepare the container.Fill a small pot with commercial starting medium or a homemade mix of half, with a little bark added to facilitate drainage. Dip the stripped tip of the cutting in, if desired.

English lavender there are some important differences. Not everyis the same, although they are all great to grow in the garden or as houseplants. If you're looking for the characteristic lavender smell, choose English lavender.

The basic rule of pruning lavender is not to trim into brown, dead wood. Don't give up on these plants. Pruning woody lavender plants is the key to rejuvenating them.For restorative pruning, be sure to sterilize the pruners by soaking them in a solution...

Our favorite recipes are Lavender shortbread cookies (using about 2 to 3 teaspoons per batch) or Lavender Lemonade (make a strong Lavender tea about 1-2 cups and use it in slightly more concentrated lemonade - it will turn pink).

This one is my personal favorite! Aromatic French lavender buds are perfectly paired with the richness of Earl Grey's bergamot. This is a great loose leaf tea to get you started in the morning or share with your friends in the afternoon.

Eco-friendly and original! No two are exactly alike, as we hand-sew each sachet from batik scraps remaining from our local quilters guild quilts. Our gifts are hand-crafted at our homestead from the finest natural ingredients and contain no chemicals...

Lavender Bouquets are suitable for crafting and retain their wonderful scent when dried. They are suitable for use as bouquets "as is", or separated to combine with other flowers in larger bouquets or centerpieces.

It is both soothing and relaxing. Don't use pesticide all natural product Our mission at Purple Scent Lavender is to grow and use our lavender in an eco-friendly way. For small wedding toss...

Many people use lavender at bed time for a good night's sleep. The hydrosol has a more earthy scent than the oil, and has a wide variety of uses, from a natural air freshener to a topical antiseptic.

Lavender Bouquets are delicate and require special packaging. This medium size is 12 - 18 inches long and tied with a blue ribbon. To use for wreaths or crafts requiring bending of the stems, they can be microwaved wrapped in a damp towel to restore flexibility.

All of our hand-made items contain 100% Grosso lavender. Visitors are welcome, and we have started tours by appointment. You may also order "field" bundles (no wrapping) for all of those wonderful craft projects making soaps, wreaths, or potpourri.

Our mission at Purple Scent Lavender is to grow and use our lavender in an eco-friendly way. Grosso is blue in color and has a pungent fragrance; it is good to tie on a sachet. It has become quite popular as a wedding favor, what a nice gift to give your...

Lavender oil is one of the few essential oils you can put directly on your skin, but do not take internally. We grow ours herbicide- and pesticide-free. Many people like to use it in their diffusers.

Our gifts are hand-crafted at our homestead from the finest natural ingredients and contain no chemicals or preservatives, just the natural goodness. Blue Moon Lavender Dryer Bag Refills are conveniently packaged in a set of 3 unbleached "tea bag style"...

Our richest scented Certified Organic Intermedia lavender directly from our farm in one pound bags. Harvest: Summer 2016 Answers to FAQs: there are around 15 cups of lavender/pound.

The lavenders buds have a soothing subtle pleasant aroma that is sooo - relaxing. Great for Yoga! Each one is filled with lavender buds and flax seed. If so then you will love how our lavender eye mask or pillow that soothes your tired achy eyes.

The lavenders buds have a soothing subtle pleasant aroma that is sooo - relaxing. Do you read a lot? The flax seed gives the eye mask or pillow some weight that puts gentle pressure to acupressure points surrounding the eyes to relieve tension and calm...

It's steam-distilled from our Grosso (Lavendula x intermedia) variety and is aged to a deep, rich, fullsome fragrance. This certified organic lavender oil comes straight out of our purple fields and into the bottle.

These bags are made out of cotton lavender print fabric and Lavender sachets are wonderful for drawers, campers, autos, suitcases or just grouped together in a basket on the coffee table.