I was amazed by the number of bees buzzing around my lavender while I quietly weeded around them.   I remember the first time I harvested lavender years ago and how worried I was about the bees as I cut.  Now … Continue reading →

Mmmm.  Wish you were here to smell it with me! Loving my lavender, Jennifer

Last week I cut my lavender.  It was a beautiful morning and the solitary activity in the stillness of early hours was therapeutic. Observing the variation in color, the itty bitty flowers, how the scent varies slightly from plant to … Continue reading →

Imagine my delight to happen upon Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ in a local nursery this week.   Immediately I was sorry my lavender garden isn’t ready for planting, for if it was I would have happily scooped up two dozen Munstead lavender … Continue reading →

Yesterday I wrote about the English lavender I recently planted in my yard.   I also planted some Spanish lavender. The Latin name for Spanish lavender is Lavandula stoechas.   In my opinion the most distinguishing characteristic of L. stoechas is the … Continue reading →

I’ve read the first third of one of my new lavender books:  The Lavender Garden: Beautiful Varieties to Grow and Gather by Robert Kourik.  So far it’s been interesting and informative. On Saturday I added three lavender plants to my … Continue reading →

Years ago at our old house I planted some lavender.  I did it on a whim, having no idea how captivated I would be.  Soon I was learning how to harvest it, and then how to cook with it.  I’ve … Continue reading →