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 ...

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.

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 ...

Coffee shops, restaurants, retailers and bars are capitalizing on demand for the herby, purple flower with lattes, cocktails and chocolates. By Christina Morales A year ago, Jonathan Grahm, a ...