Common Name: Lavender, Blue Star Botanical Name: Lavandula stoechas ‘Blue Star’ Zone: 8-9 Type: Herbaceous perennial Height: 18 – 24 in. Width: 12 – 18 in. Habit: Mounding Flower: Deep violet-blue flowers with petals that elegantly rise above like butterfly wings Bloom Season: July – Sept. Foliage: Silvery Fragrance: Very fragrant Sun: Full sun to […]
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Betty Blue Lavender
Common Name: Lavender, Betty Blue Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Betty Blue’ Zone: 6-9 Type: Herbaceous perennial – CULINARY Height: 2 ft. Width: 2 ft. Habit: Mounding Flower: Deep violet-blue blossoms on narrow stems. Bloom Season: June Foliage: Gray-green Flavor: Sweet Fragrance: Light, sweet, lavender scent Sun: Fully sun Soil: Well-drained, sandy-gravelly, alkaline Water: Dry-medium Tolerant: […]
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade Prepare plain lemonade and then add a lavender simple syrup or make it from scratch as this recipe that serves 6. 4 c filtered water 2 T dried lavender buds or 4 T fresh lavender 1 c sugar or honey […]
Herbal Ice Cubes
Herbal Ice Cubes 1 quart water 2 c solidly packed fresh herb leaves or flowers Bring water to a boil. Add herbs and cover. Remove from heat and let steep for about 30 minutes, or until room temperature. Strain herbs and pour infusion […]
Messages of herbs
An herb enclosed in a card sends a message: Rosemary – remember Mallow – kindness Fennel – strength, worthy of praise Mugwort – happiness Allspice – compassion […]
Lemon Lavender Cupcakes
Lemon Lavender Cupcakes To add a citrus flavor and aroma to any yellow or white cake recipe, add ½ to 1 teaspoon of lemon zest (finely grated) to the batter before baking. To add a subtle lemon flavor and aroma to vanilla frosting, add a teaspoon or two of lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon of […]
Oatmeal Lavender Cookies
Oatmeal Lavender Cookies ½ c brown sugar, 1 T milk 1 c uncooked quick firmly packed 1 c flour rolled oats ½ c granulated sugar ½ t baking soda […]
Lavender Overview
Lavender Overview by Jackie C, WGHS When you think lavender, think Mediterranean, sunny, warm, dry, rocky, and sandy. Lavender is an unusual herb as it prefers dry, rocky, and sandy soil, and very little or no fertilizer. If you pick up a handful of soil, squeeze it tightly, and it falls apart when you open […]
Suggestions for the Gardener
Suggestions for the Gardener Avoid hybrid flowers that have perfect blooms, but do not have pollen, nectar, or fragrance. Plant big patches of each plant species for better foraging efficiency. Eliminate pesticides. If necessary to spray to control insects, us a product without BT or with low toxicity like neem oil. Spray early in the […]
Herbal Moth Repellents
Herbal Moth Repellents Select one of the recipes below. Combine the ingredients in a large glass jar. Shake the jar every day for 1 to 2 months. Make moth repellent bags. Fill moth repellent bags with about 1 cup of the repellent. Moth Repellent Bag 7” X 16” muslin fabric 20” string pretty label Sew […]