Lavender facts
Its Latin name is Lavandula which comes from the Latin lavare
(to wash) referring to its use in baths by the Romans.
Size : 12" to 36" - Family: Labiatae
Native to the Mediterranean region

 

Shrubby perennial with silver-gray foliage and fragrant lavender flowers during midsummer, it is easily started from seed; it has very fragrant aroma from leaves and flowers. Lavender is cultivated throughout Europe and the United States. It takes over 500 pounds of lavender flowers to make 1 pound of essential oil. Lavender is harvested during the heat of the day and then the fresh flower tips are put through a steam distillation process to extract the pure essential oil. Lavender aroma is calming, refreshing, uplifting, expansive, soothing, purifying.

I have always loved lavender & always grown it. I make lavender wands, use the dried flowers in sachets, it's also lovely in a pretty bowl and scents a whole room. Lavender tea is fragrant and wonderful as well as soothing and healing. To make it : pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of fresh flowers. Cover & let steep for 10 minutes.

 

Lavender cookies 1 stick butter 1/2 cup lavender honey 1 egg 2 teaspoons fresh lavender flowers 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tbsp. crushed pine nuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix butter & honey together, then add beaten egg. Add flour with salt, pine nuts & lavender flower already mixed in. Stir in all ingredients together. Drop spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 10-15 minutes or until brown.

 

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