Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q. I would like to grow some lavender for making lavender wands. Can you tell me the best type to grow? A. To make lavender wands ...

The good news is that we recently spent a delightful afternoon with Anne Callaghan, owner of Pilchuck Lavender Farm in Stanwood, learning how to make lavender wands. We had spotted the wands this ...

To make lavender wands that are long lasting, pick when the blossoms are beginning to show color, about when 20 percent of the individual flowers on the spike have opened. Rubberband a bunch of the ...

Now that it’s August, it’s the time to begin planning what herbs you would like to plant this fall. We can grow many, but the herb I want to highlight is lavender. Some species of lavender are ...

Lavender is one of my favorite flowers. It grows very well in sandy soil and comfortably tolerates long, dry spells without complaining. In mid-June, my lavender plants are literally abuzz with the ...

UXBRIDGE — Learn about lavender with local grower and artist Rosanne Middleton at the upcoming Heritage Workshop. Middleton will discuss the benefits of lavender and teach participants how to make ...

Q. I would like to grow some lavender for making lavender wands. Can you tell me the best type to grow? A. To make lavender wands you want to use an English lavender: Lavandula spp. Even better are ...