Too often I hear landscapers and gardeners talk about how short-lived English lavender is as a garden plant. After growing it for almost 15 years in my home garden and visiting / interviewing a number of growers and lavender farms, I have to say that it can look gorgeous in your garden for a whole ... Read More about How Harvest English Lavender Plants for Recipes and Crafts
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Lavender + Marshmallow Root Homemade Conditioner for Dry Hair
This sweet-sounding concoction is not a confection; it’s an herbal recipe for soft and shiny hair! Lavender works to strengthen and marshmallow root coats hair while soothing scalp dryness and inflammation. It has a gentle and pleasant aroma that will make this homemade conditioner your new ... Read More about Lavender + Marshmallow Root Homemade Conditioner for Dry Hair
All-Natural Rose and Lavender Spray Deodorant Recipe
This rose and lavender spray deodorant recipe will make you smell like a flower, even when you are sweating it out in the garden! Made with gentle, all-natural ingredients that work hard and protect your health. I could tell you all about this all natural spray deodorant made with plant-based ... Read More about All-Natural Rose and Lavender Spray Deodorant Recipe
Gorgeous Lavender Oatmeal Soap Cupcakes (That Anyone Can Make)
This lavender oatmeal soap is soothing and calming for your skin. And any recipe that uses my garden-grown lavender rates especially high in my books! Lavender is my favorite ingredient, especially when it comes to natural beauty recipes, a slight addiction which can be seen in a simple search for ... Read More about Gorgeous Lavender Oatmeal Soap Cupcakes (That Anyone Can Make)
The Essential Guide to Growing Lavender
It seems like as soon as summer hits everybody starts talking about growing lavender, and for good reason! Lavender is a gorgeous ornamental with a dazzling fragrance, it has a wonderful delicate flavor that adds depth to many different types of recipes, and it is one of the most popular ingredients ... Read More about The Essential Guide to Growing Lavender
Serenity Now! Encouraging Deep Relaxation with Homemade Lavender Eye Pillows
Aromatherapy eye pillows are a wonderful way to promote sleep, relieve anxiety, and they can even help reduce headaches and chronic pain in some people. They create a gentle weight and soothing aroma that promotes deep relaxation. Eye pillows are often used in yoga practice for savasana, where I ... Read More about Serenity Now! Encouraging Deep Relaxation with Homemade Lavender Eye Pillows
Easy Homemade Lavender Bath Salts Recipe
Making fragrant jars of homemade bath salts couldn't be easier. In vintage Mason jars, bath salts look beautiful on display and make wonderful gifts. Here is a recipe to make your own in just a few simple steps. How to Preserve Lavender's Color as it Dries Lavender has plenty of healing and ... Read More about Easy Homemade Lavender Bath Salts Recipe
Lavender Soda + Lavender Syrup + Lavender Lemonade
I don't know why, but culinary lavender is not for everyone. I suppose some people don't care for the sweet floral perfume of lavender while others (like me!) can't get enough of this heavenly treat. This lavender simple syrup recipe is sure to be the uniting thread that brings both camps to an ... Read More about Lavender Soda + Lavender Syrup + Lavender Lemonade
DIY Lavender Wreath
Hanging a lavender wreath around the garden could be just the aromatherapy needed to help decompress after a long day, or perhaps it will just make you smile. Regardless, this lavender wreath is a quick weekend project that will leave you calm enough for an afternoon read or a good night’s ... Read More about DIY Lavender Wreath
Lavender and Cocoa Butter Bath Melts
Add a little luxury to the bath with these moisturizing cocoa butter bath melts. They are made with ingredients so natural that you could eat them, and you might just want to! The aroma of cocoa, coconut, and lavender makes my mouth water for what is essentially a gourmet truffle. These truffles, ... Read More about Lavender and Cocoa Butter Bath Melts
Lavender Linen Water Recipe and Printable Label
This lightly scented lavender linen water is a must for the laundry room. Use it to fill up your iron to freshen while pressing. Pour it into a spray bottle and mist linens fresh from the wash or those that have been stored for awhile. All-natural ingredients mean this spray is gentle with a ... Read More about Lavender Linen Water Recipe and Printable Label
Lovely Lavender Ombre Melt and Pour Soap
This attractive ombre soap is lightly scented with lavender and moisturizing with rich shea butter. While it looks like a high-end decorative soap from a fancy shop, it's surprisingly easy to make at home. Follow these steps to create beautiful ombre triple-layer soap. Materials 2 lbs ... Read More about Lovely Lavender Ombre Melt and Pour Soap