Is Lavender an Annual or Perennial?
Soothing, relaxing, heavenly, and energizing. These are just some of the words that describe the fragrant lavender plant. This drought-tolerant herb is delightful in the kitchen, from a lavender lemonade …
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Harvesting your Lavender
If you’re growing lavender for use in the kitchen, then you really want to start harvesting your lavender stalks just before the buds open. …
Growing Lavender in Containers
Lavender is easy to grow in containers—as long as it gets a full day of sun. Make sure the container has a drainage hole at the bottom, and that you …
Planting Lavender in the Ground or in Raised Beds
The easiest way to plant lavender is to get healthy plants from a reliable source and plunk them in the ground. They’ll establish themselves quickly and will likely start producing …
Growing Lavender from Seeds, Seedlings, Cuttings, or Layering
You can grow lavender from seeds, seedlings, cuttings, or layering. Which course you choose depends on your level of patience. Overall, it’s much easier to grow your lavender if someone …
Lavender: How to Dry It Three Easy Ways
If I had to choose the most mysterious flower in my herb garden, it would be lavender. How to dry it, use it, and cook with it are all questions …
