Q: I have lots of lavender shrubs in my front yard. As they're doing so well, I would like some more to plant at the back of my plot, too. Is it possible to collect the seeds from the flowers to sow ...

If you’re not able to jet off to Provence this summer to tour the lavender fields, why not grow your own? This Mediterranean herb has been cultivated for thousands of years for both medicinal and ...

Fill your container with the seed-starting mix and wet it thoroughly. Seed-starting mixes are usually dry. I often put some in a plastic tub, add water and stir the soil so it absorbs water faster.

Q In March I bought some lavender seeds and could never get them to sprout. Do you have any tips for me about how to grow container lavender? I am in Hot Springs. A Some gardeners are a whiz at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender is one of the most beloved floral fragrances. Its herbal scent is soothing and fresh, soft and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender has been cultivated for centuries as a practical and pretty herb that’s used for everything from ...

Lavender is not native to Sonoma County but is well-suited to our climate, requiring little water and attracting bees. Question: Is lavender a good landscape choice even though it isn’t a native ...

Q In March I bought some lavender seeds and could never get them to sprout. Do you have any tips for me about how to grow container lavender? I am in Hot Springs. A Some gardeners are a whiz at ...