Lavender

Lavender
How to Grow and Use the Fragrant Herb

Author: Ellen Spector Platt
ISBN: 9780811735469
Pages: 160
Format: 18 Χ 23
Binding: Paperback
Pub. Year: 2009


•  New full-color photos
•  Growing and using in the garden
•  Instructions for a variety of crafts and potpourris plus recipes for entrees, sides, and pastries

The leaves, stems, buds, and flowers of lavender are valuable for a variety of uses. This revised and updated edition of the best-selling guidebook gives instructions for growing and harvesting the popular aromatic herb, with ideas for using it in the garden landscape, in crafts, and in recipes. Projects are included for making potpourris, wreaths, garlands, arrangements, and even lavender-spiced chicken, halibut, potato salad, madeleines, and bread. An added section on festivals and farms offers travel opportunities for those who want to experience lavender culture. A full list of sources completes this definitive book.