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Lavenders are loved for their scented flowers that can be dried after they finish blooming. Bees adore them and they thrive in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Which? Gardening magazine grew 23 ...

It is typically a different species of the lavender plant grown specifically for human consumption and is usually sold as dried flowers. Food-grade lavender oils and extracts differ from essential ...

Steam distillation, a process used to extract the oil from the lavender plant’s flowers, is the path to creating this treasured commodity. The oil is often a key ingredient in diffusers ...

For the love of lavender… infusing your life with this fragrant herb can fully restore your home with its soothing scent and wellbeing benefits. Indeed, the tranquil beauty of lavender fields is ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Colorado's forests store a massive amount of carbon, but dying trees -- mostly due to insects and disease -- have caused the state's forests to emit more carbon than they ...

Feb. 12, 2025 — A collaboration of researchers surveyed zoo employees and volunteers across the US about their experiences of burnout and grief related to zoo animal ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...

While he has shifted his focus primarily to flowers, he will be soon operating a farm in Bosnia, where he plans to cultivate around 10,000 lavender plants under the name of the UAE in Europe.

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

Visitors can enjoy panoramic views, live oak trees, and more than 2,500 lavender plants. The farm welcomes visitors and offers to cut your own lavender during harvest. You can also learn about ...