Lavender Tips
Beautiful, aromatic lavender is an herb long treasured in the garden for its appearance, its perfume, as an insect repellant, and by a lucky few even as a flavor of ice cream. Preferring full light and good drainage, lavender can be grown inside and outdoors alike with a minimum of care. Cut flower stalks before full bloom and dry bundles upside down in a warm, dry place.
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[YEA] 04/07/2009: Stacy from Houston, TX, USA writes: "I've always wanted to grow lavender so I could gather bunches at will and fill my house with the scent of lavender. After many unsuccessful seasons, I'm happy to report that I am now going on my third year of success! One of the "secrets" to my success has been giving up quantity for quality. I place fewer plants about 5" apart. Lavender likes space to spread out. I also started planting on raised beds, in the sunniest spot I could find, even though it's not in front of the living room window! After repeated warnings from friends, I have finally learned to resist the urge to over water as well. Sun drenched sandy, dry soil has become my mantra and fragrant lavender is my reward."
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[YEA] 07/01/2009: Dj from Pdx, Oe writes: "Camping tip to keep the bees away: I have found that if I burn lavender incense while cooking and eating most bees will stay away. The years where there were a large amount of bees took a few more sticks of incense but all in all it really worked well, especially cooking meats. I also used a lotion with lavender and never once got a mosquito bite. All this took place in Oregon and my friend in GA said that the lavender did not work so well on the mosquitoes for her."
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