Growing & Using Lavender

Lavender is celebrated for its beauty, fragrance, and versatility, and Growing & Using Lavender by Patti Barrett is a practical guide for anyone looking to cultivate and enjoy this timeless plant. Ideal for gardeners in a range of climates, this booklet explains how to grow and maintain healthy lavender plants while exploring their many uses around the home.

Inside, you’ll find information on the different types of lavender, along with advice on selecting varieties that will thrive in your conditions. The author covers essential growing techniques, including site selection, soil preparation, propagation, pruning, and seasonal care. With its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs, lavender is a great choice for sustainable gardens and water-wise landscapes.

Beyond the garden, this guide offers creative ideas for using lavender in cooking, crafting, and even for its soothing, medicinal qualities. Whether you want to make fragrant sachets, add flavor to recipes, or create decorative arrangements, you’ll find inspiration and step-by-step tips to get started. Published by Storey Publishing in 1996, this 32-page softcover is a compact but comprehensive resource for lavender lovers.

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• Author: Patti Barrett
• Format: Softcover, 32 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Year: 1996