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Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
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....
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
With their heady perfume and stunning visual appeal, lavenders have been prized by gardeners since ancient times. Lavender is a truly comprehensive study that enables the reader to research and identify more than 200 lavender species and varieties. With chapters on cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, and botanical history, this book is as practical as it is authoritative. More than 200 photos document recent advances in color variation that...
Author
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
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...
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