The Best French & English Lavender Varieties to Grow in Zone 5 Why grow lavender? I grow it for a few reasons. Number one is the sheer fun of it and the lifelong love of those beautiul blue aromatic flowers. Other reasons for growing them are home herbal uses, tisanes, cooking, and sachets. I love the fact that my honey bees love the lavender flowers once they are wide open, and the honey they make with it's aromatic nectar is truly unique. Growing Lavender - Top 3 English Lavender Varieties to Grow in Snowy Climates If you are growing lavender and want to avoid dead plants not surviving the winter, read on. The three best cold-hardy English lavender varieties are described and tips on where to plant them for best winter survival. Simple English Lavender Linen Spray with Pure Lavender Oil-An Alcohol-Free Recipe Lavender linen water was very popular in Victorian times, and has been used for over 100 years to freshen and perfume bedding & fine linens. Here is the simplest, carefully tested and refined recipe used by our Lavender Farm. English Lavender Water Recipe - With Pure Lavender Essential Oil One of the benefits of lavender essential oil and lavender water is its wonderful sleep inducing and relaxing qualities. Any time we can include a little hint of relaxation and calm in our hectic lives, it is a better day. Return to all Skeffling Lavender Farm articles |
|