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Lavender Wands

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , on July 10, 2022 | Leave a Comment »

Lavender I love lavender!  I use it in cooking, sachets and many other ways.  Here is how to make lavender wands.  These make great gifts and can be hung in closets to scent clothes and perhaps repel a few moths. First gather a bunch of lavender with long stems and tie the bunch together right below […]

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Dried Lavender Bunches

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on July 8, 2022 | Leave a Comment »

About the simplest thing you can do to preserve your lavender is to cut it, tie it in bunches then hang it to dry. Bunched lavender tied tightly with string. Be sure the bunches aren’t too thick or they might rot in the middle.  Tie the string very tight or use a rubber band as […]

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Lavender Sachets

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on June 20, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

Opening up a drawer and smelling lavender always brings me back to visits to my aunt and uncle’s Montana ranch.   Making these sachets is quick and easy and they last for months. All you need is dried lavender and squares of pretty fabric.  If you want a sachet with a stronger smell then you […]

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Spa Treatments from Your Own Herb Garden

Posted in Growing, tagged , , , , , on March 11, 2014 | 1 Comment »

By Erika Rossi-Raia Erika is a fellow urban gardener living in Florida. Her passion for eating organically and staying active prompted her to incorporate these values into her career. Working for Grow Up Hydrogarden has given her the opportunity to share her love for gardening on a daily basis. Follow Erika on Twitter (@erikarossiraia) to […]

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