Don't You Love the Look and Scent of Lavender?

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I do, here a few interesting photos of growing and harvesting it, more pics here.


There are few things as beautiful and scenic (and as fragrant) as a field full of lavender in full bloom. Even when they’re being harvested, the organized rows of flowers and the farmers’ methodical work strike a beautiful contrast.

There is no one set season to harvest lavender because different parts of the season are best for different uses. Someone harvesting lavender to sell fresh will harvest it differently from someone who wants to sell it in dried bunches or turn it into fragrant sachets. The variety of lavender and the climate it’s growing in can also affect harvest times.

The three most commonly cultivated species are English lavender (lavandula augustifolia), lavandin (lavandula x intermedia – a hybrid) and French/Spanish lavender (lavandula stoechas).Bunches of fresh and dried lavender can make plenty of money for farmers, but products like soap, fragrant sachets or essential oils can increase their value by more than 100%.
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LAVENDER BLUE BLUE DILLY DILLY by Robin Spielberg
Here are beautiful photos with relaxing music. Turn up your sound. I found this a long
time ago and have never forgotten it. When I saw this thread, I had to share it:
 
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Lavanderman – Croatian Comic Book Hero

Lavanderman is an authentic Croatian comic book hero created by Vanco Rebac and Toni Faver. And what makes Lavanderman different from all other heroes, my friendz? Well, Superman, Silver Surfer, Batman, Spiderman and the rest of ‘super hero crew’ scattered around the space are his cousins and relatives abroad…

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Yes, I'm a big fan of lavender fragrance! I just planted 2 bunches in my tiny space outside the door. Hopefully next year I'll be able to pick off a few stalks and bring them inside. I've always loved lavender soap, room-sprays, etc. I have dabbed lightbulbs w/ lavender essential oil, but that didn't have the effect I wanted.

It's said the scent causes relaxation and that bees, when working on the flowers get a little "drunk".

I have cooked with herbs de provence, which contains edible lavender but I decided I don't like the flavor. I think it had too much oregano in the blend. A friend of mine made baked chicken with garlic, lavender and honey; it was great.
 
Wow that's a beautiful picture meanderer...

SB>.I luuurve those photos, we have lavender fields a couple of towns away..and theyare beautiful to look at but I think I might be in the minority here because I really don't like the smell of Lavender..errrk. When I was a kid all the old people used lavender polish and therefore their homes reeked of it, and I've always equated the scent of Lavander with being old and infirm, so I just don't like it.

I know it's supposed to be soothing if you use it as a herbal aid to enable sleep and calm ... but I would never have lavender in my house , I always said if I start using lavender in my house it's time for the knackers yard for me.. . :D
 
hollydolly said:
Wow that's a beautiful picture meanderer...

SB>.I luuurve those photos, we have lavender fields a couple of towns away..and theyare beautiful to look at but I think I might be in the minority here because I really don't like the smell of Lavender..errrk. When I was a kid all the old people used lavender polish and therefore their homes reeked of it, and I've always equated the scent of Lavender with being old and infirm, so I just don't like it.

I know it's supposed to be soothing if you use it as a herbal aid to enable sleep and calm ... but I would never have lavender in my house , I always said if I start using lavender in my house it's time for the knackers yard for me.. . :D
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I know what you mean Holly I felt the same, lavender polish for furniture, lavender sachets in clothes drawers all associations with the old. Loved the plant but never liked the overpowering scent, lately though I have grown to like it more and find it a relaxing smell. Maybe because I'm old myself its become more appropriate. :eek:ld:

Love the photos above thanks for posting.
 
I think lavender has had bad press, and for some people stereotyped as an 'old lady' fragrance, but not here in Canada - maybe across the pond.

Plus, that is so changed now -- lavender essential oil is widely used by aromatherapy practitioners, massage therapists and many new age healers. Must we get stuck in an 'old' mindset, a scent doesn't reflect your age. Would we perhaps feel younger if we wore patchouli oil, and were reminded of our youth attending rock concerts and love-ins?
 
There are several lavender farms here in my County.Love to drive by and see all the fields of it.We also now have a saffron grower-she is featured in this month`s Sunset Magazine.
 

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