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, ...

When and how to harvest lavender varies depending on how you want to use this popular perennial. Lavender (Lavendula) is a popular perennial that provides a host of wellness benefits and a range of ...

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 ...

When a jar of seeds collected by my dad decades earlier turned up in an old desk drawer, I planted them, uncertain if they would ever grow. Now, lush rows of this beloved herb fill the air with a soft ...

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, ...