My bathroom cupboard always contains, along with the other essentials of my life (perfumed candles and cotton buds), a bottle of lavender essential oil. Not only is it good for healing spots and ...

Planting lavender is best in the spring after the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up. It will grow at a ...

When making lavender syrup to use in coffee, teas, lattes, and other food items, it's important to use the right kind to avoid a bitter taste.

English lavender is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8 and can withstand negative temperatures. It is high in essential oils, making it extremely fragrant. It blooms on long spikes with tiny buds and ...