Herb of the Week: Lavender
Hello! It's that time of the week again! This week's herb is also a well-known one, although it is mainly known for its scent, it is one of the most versatile herbs in the world: Lavender.
Lavender is, like basil, a member of the mint family. It's native range extends from the Mediterranean region south to northern Africa and west and south as far as India. It comes in many forms, from herb to shrub, from annual to biannual to perennial. there are approximately 39 species of lavender, and, since they cross-pollinate so regularly, literally hundreds of hybrids and variations. The two most common lavenders are "English Lavender" or 'true lavender", Lavandula angustifolia, and "Spanish Lavender", orL. stoechas. English lavender produces the lavender essential oil that is so valued. Spanish lavender is mainly used as an ornamental shrub in landscaping.
http://herbsspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2010/06/herb-of-week-lavender.html
- Category: Food, Health & Fitness, Home, Gardening
- Planted: 6th Jul
- Buzzed: 4 times in 8 weeks 5 days
Cooking with Lavender
This post talks about how lavender is used, what it works well with in cooking, why you'd want to cook with, and provides some useful tips.
http://www.itsfoodtastic.com/ingredient-basics/cooking-with-lavender/
Gift from Mother Nature, Tulsi
If you’re curious or a lover of herbs, for a resource see ‘Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice’ blog, she has a Herb of the week. This week is Lavender, which like Basil is a mint and shares many wonderful attributes See more on Lavender at this week’s Herb of the Week.
http://yoganexus.com/2010/07/the-healing-wonders-and-joys-of-tulsi-indian-basil-guest-book-buy-tea/
Growing Lavender
Lavender has never been my friend. I want to grow it, but it has never done well for me. I desperately want to change this. I dream of wonderful little lavender sachets in my underwear drawer, but before my butt smells like lavender, I need to learn how to grow it.
http://huntressofnostalgia.blogspot.com/2010/07/growing-lavender.html
Do the Can-Can! Pickles & Lavender Lemon Jelly
I've got two new blogs to send your way today with one key message: you CAN do it! It's the perfect time of year to buy in bulk, pick up those slightly blemished fruits and veggies, and get down to some serious canning business. If you've got the itch, give these two sites a whirl!
http://piebirdblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/do-can-can-pickles-lavender-lemon-jelly.html
