Lavender Shortbread Cookies
I love shortbread cookies. They’re among the simplest cookies to make and they’re so satisfying. I love the warm, homey smell of the cookies while baking and the delicious texture …
growing lavender
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 …
Strawberry Lavender Sorbet
Hot weather calls for a cool dessert. Actually, any time can be sorbet time; but its lightness and refreshing fruit flavor makes it ideal for hot weather.
I find that sorbets …
Lavender Lemonade
As spring days warm toward summer, my thoughts often turn to fresh-squeezed lemonade. I’ve been growing a Meyer lemon tree indoors with plenty of TLC. Once I have a few …
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 …
Lavender Crispy Rice Treats
OK, everyone who grew up loving those ooey, gooey crispy rice treats, raise your hand. Such a simple, sweet treat, and always well worth the effort of melting the marshmallows …
Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence is a classic herbal mix that’s essential to French and Mediterranean cooking. This mixture of dried herbs adds a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to chicken dishes, …
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 …
