a Mediterranean mint (Lavandula angustifolia synonym L. officinalis) widely cultivated for its narrow aromatic leaves and spikes of lilac-purple flowers which are dried and used in sachets and from which is extracted an aromatic oil used chiefly in perfumery ...
Culinary Use:Certain culinary lavender varieties, such as Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ and ‘Hidcote,’ are prized for their culinary applications thanks to their pleasant aroma and mild flavor. Lavender flowers can be used to flavor teas, syrups, desserts, beverages, savory dishes, and herbal...
Pick flowers in full bloom and place them in a small vase. The scent is in leaves, stems, and flowers. Harvest them early in the morning when the oils are at their strongest in the plants. Cut the stems and spread them loosely on a screen to dry. ...
She conjures up images of a field of flowers as well as the soft purple shade she’s associated with. She’s perfect for a soft-spoken little girl with a love of art. We can see her growing in popularity along with other floral finds. She’s just too cute not to love! Ask your ...
Lavender makes a splendid addition to DIYherbal tea blends, and you can use the leaves as well as the flowers to make a lovely, soothing tea. The combination of lavender, lemon balm, and chamomile is especially delicious, but lavender leaves can add a little special something to whatever tea...
But did you know you can collect seeds from existing plants and use them to double your lavender display for free? Here's all you need to know for successful growing. Prepare your lavender seeds before planting (Image credit: Getty Images/Jacky Parker Photography) 'Growing lavender from seed ...
during the late morning after any dew has evaporated. Picking lavender flowers during dry weather shortens the drying process because the stalks will have less water in them. The cooler morning air temperature is important because lavender oil dissipates as the temperature rises. Also, as the day...
Deep Sleep is a triple-hit of sleepy delights. Wrapped in biodegradable muslin, the lavender and Roman chamomile flowers infuse your water with a hypnotic blend of soothing floral scents, while neroli helps alleviate worries, so your mind can rest easy before you sink deep into sleep—in bed....
I have a friend who has several lavendar plants and I’ve very fortunate that she shares her lavender with me … do you know that you can also use the leaves (dried) and that they have more flavor than the flowers ?? I’ve added some lavender leaves to limoncello to create a laven...
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