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....

Modern science has shows that lavender essential oil contains some disinfecting, soothing, relaxing, and pain-relieving properties. Gillis shares tips for growing and preserving lavender, as well as recipes for herbals, skin and body care products, and sweet and savory treats. The book covers gardening (favorite varieties and pollinators); preserving (harvesting, drying, and extracting culinary oil); body care (essential oils, aromatherapy, oral...