Growing Lavender

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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 have resulted from intense breeding; plants now available range from deep purple and lilac to white, cream, pink, and red-violet. With so many hardy and dependable plants to choose from, no lavender enthusiast will want to be without this indispensable book.

"Growing Lavender - Growing, Using, Cooking and Healing with Lavender" is your in-depth guide to the amazing lavender plant. Not only does lavender look and smell fantastic in your garden, it is an incredibly useful plant used for health, beauty and cooking. This book gives you all the information you need to know to successfully grow lavender at home, including how to avoid the number one mistake people make that kills their new plants! You will learn all about the different varieties of lavender and find out which ones are best in the kitchen, which are best for beauty, and which are best for health and healing. There are over 450 different lavender cultivars, all of which have slightly different colored flowers, different levels of oils and more. When you read this book, you will learn everything you need to know to grow, harvest and use lavender at home. This beautiful plant is a must have addition to every garden and is beneficial to bees and other important insects. In "Growing Lavender", you will discover: The history and origins of lavender plus the folklore associated with this plant How to grow lavender at home in the ground or in containers Tips and advice on caring for your lavender plants, including how to prune it for a great looking plant every year The pests and diseases that can affect lavender and how to treat them All about the different lavender varieties and which are best for what use How to harvest and dry lavender so that it will store well The many culinary uses of lavender plus some delicious recipes ... you have to try the sorbet! How to use lavender as a beauty aid, including some lovely recipes to make your skin look fantastic The health and healing applications of lavender, including how to safely use this plant Everything you need to know about lavender oil, including some popular oil blends Plus much, much more. This in-depth guide has been writing to tell you everything you need to know to not only grow lavender, but use it around the house. This beautiful plant has a long association with humans, and you can find out all about it and how to use. Start growing lavender today as "Growing Lavender" explains all about this amazing plant and how it can benefit you and your home.

This is not another coffee table book about lavender. There is only useful and proven guidelines for the successful growth and production of lavender. If you want a book that will give you hands on, practical, and entertaining insights, one that will become supple and well worn from use: you have it in your hands. Everything in this book comes from decades of experience growing lavender. If you want to, you can set your coffee cup on this when you need to.

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.

Lavender is а plant with hеrbal qualities. Thе flоwеr аnd the оіl оf lаvеndеr аrе used tо mаkе mеdісіnе. Lаvеndеr is commonly uѕеd fоr anxiety, ѕtrеѕѕ and insomnia. It іѕ also uѕеd for dерrеѕѕіоn, dеmеntіа, раіn аftеr ѕurgеrу, and mаnу оthеr соndіtіоnѕ, but thеrе is nо gооd or proven ѕсіеntіfіс еvіdеnсе tо support mаnу of thеѕе uses. In foods and bеvеrаgеѕ, lаvеndеr іѕ uѕеd аѕ a flаvоr component. In manufacturing, lavender іѕ uѕеd іn pharmaceutical рrоduсtѕ аnd аѕ a fragrance ingredient in soaps, соѕmеtісѕ, perfumes, роtроurrі, аnd dесоrаtіоnѕ.Lаvеndеr (scientific nаmе Lavandula аnguѕtіfоlіа) іѕ commonly соntаmіnаtеd with rеlаtеd ѕресіеѕ, іnсludіng Lаvаndulа hуbrіdа, whісh іѕ a сrоѕѕ between Lаvаndulа angustifolia and Lаvаndulа latifolia, from whісh lаvаndіn oil is obtained. There is so much to Lavender as a plant and cultivating it, the best part is that you can also grow your own lavender plant and have a garden or farm of your own. The harvested lavender can is also be used to make dozens of value-added products, from dried buds to aromatherapy products, skin-care products, sachets and herbal pillows. All are easy to make and in demand from consumers who love the scent of lavender.That's the beauty of lavender - unlike other perishable crops, nothing goes to waste, and profits are year-round. Lavender is a long-lasting, easy to grow herb with a lifespan of 12-15 years. New plants are usually produced from cuttings, so it's easy to replace older plants, expand your growing area or produce lavender plants for sale at almost no cost. In addition, because lavender is so easy to dry, it can be used to make value-added products year-round instead of just during the growing season. This Comprehensive Guide book will enlighten you on everything you need to know

Do you want to have a garden full of fragrant lavender? Have you heard about the powerful benefits and uses of lavender and want to start growing it yourself? This is your ultimate guide to growing and caring for lavender, harvesting, drying, and storing it, and how to use it in gifts, cooking, and as a health and beauty supplement. You will learn about the different varieties of lavender and how to grow it successfully, and common mistakes to avoid! Here's what you will discover: Where lavender originated from and its history How to grow lavender in your garden How to care for your lavender How to prune your lavender for the best results year after year How to harvest your lavender safely and store it What diseases and pests can attack lavender and how to eliminate them Popular lavender varieties How to dry lavender How to use lavender in your cooking, including several delicious recipes How to use lavender in acne treatments, wrinkle creams, and other beauty aids DIY lavender gifts - for your family, friends, or as a treat for yourself How to make your own lavender oil at home The benefits and uses of lavender oil How to make your own lavender oil blends And much more This is your one-stop guide for all you need to know about lavender, from growing your first plant to using the amazing flowers in a variety of ways. If you adore the smell of lavender and you want to start growing it, click the "add to chart" button.

This book gives you all the information you need to know to successfully grow lavender, including how to avoid the number one mistake people make that kills their new plants! You will learn all about the different varieties of lavender and find out which ones are best in the kitchen, which are best for beauty, and which are best for health and healing. Lavender farming can produce a substantial income for small growers. The fresh flowers are sold in bundles or used to make lavender oil, and the dried flower bunches are sold to florists and hobbyists for dried arrangements and wreaths. All are easy to make and in demand from consumers who love the scent of lavender. Here's what you will discover: Where lavender originated from and its history How to grow lavender in your garden How to care for your lavender Popular lavender varieties The benefits and uses of lavender oil How to make your own lavender oil blends And much more Growing lavender is one of the most profitable crops you can cultivate in your home garden. In arid areas, this plant thrives in the sun. The planting season for lavender seed or cuttings begins in the spring or fall. If you're a beginner, spring is the best time to start because the earth is warming up. The entire culturing procedure is simple. If you have a few additional areas and the right growth circumstances, you can start growing them right away. Let's look at how you may get started producing lavender and caring for it to make the most money. This book will cover everything from the fundamentals to the advanced topics that you will ever need to know.