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, ...

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.

If you’re looking to add lavender to your roster of cooking herbs, buy lavender designated as culinary. Some retailers sell it dried and prepackaged, while others sell it in bulk so you can buy what ...

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, ...

Good sources for culinary dried lavender are gourmet and health food stores, both in the Washington metropolitan region and online. Although the herb’s harvesting season is winding down, you might ...

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, ...