lavender season ended for the most part
about a month ago
in mid July
in mid July
the lavender garden was really quite beautiful and more importantly the bee's were in heaven....
I am really considering getting some bee hive boxes for the orange orchard
most of my lavenders planted throughtout the property is the Grosso variety
which provides the essential oil for use in soaps, lotions etc
which provides the essential oil for use in soaps, lotions etc
It is very tall and spikey with long narrow clusters of blue grey flowers
just walking through the lavender
gives off that amazing earthy scent
if is wasn't so full of bumble bees it might be fun to have a chair in the middle of the plants!
there are actually quite a few plants that we have that are suitable for drying
and I tried a few things out earlier this summer
and I tried a few things out earlier this summer
but the lavender is hands down the most fun to dry
and I really love having it in little bowls in the house
we had some rather mild weather in July followed this month
by a really nasty heat wave...but the lavender is still holding up
by a really nasty heat wave...but the lavender is still holding up
this large bed is a huge drift of about 100 or so plants...
in the center of the bed are some old wine barrels
planted with geranium and willow tertuers
the geranium are just popping up above the spikey blue stems
this is what Grosso looks like dried
I wrap it with butchers twine and hang it for about a week or so
lavender is really
wonderful to photograph too!
now on to the harvest
next post....ideas for using lavender to give as a gift
hope you are staying cool ; 0 )
kelley
My lavender was looking so bad. From the heat? I had to get rid of some. Still have enough to consider for gifts though. Looking forward to your next post.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if we could grow lavender here in Texas? It is SO hot though... it might melt : o (
ReplyDeleteI want to grow lavender here in SC but need to research it. I made lavender shortbread last week. Feel free to visit my blog, I posted recipe. Your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKelly
Your lavendar shots are lovely... I would highly encourage you to get the bee box if you have the yen... bees are becoming scarce and would appreciate a protected chemical free haven in your beautiful garden!
ReplyDeleteEach photograph more beautiful~ can almost smell it! Sweet little bee, too
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Your garden is lovely and the images of the harvest are absolutley gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly,
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty blog you have! The lavender caught my eye.. wow! your garden is gorgeous and I'll look forward to seeing your next post.
leslie
I was reading down the post and wondering which lavender is your favorite...Glad to see you love Grosso too; I put in about 65 new plants this year and hope for a nice harvest next year. Love the buds around candles.
ReplyDeleteKelley,
ReplyDeleteYour lavender is amazing. Didn't you share with us where you buy your willow textures? Would you mind sharing that information again?
Thanks,
Karen
Kelley, Your lavender is gorgeous. I just went to a lavender farm and it was breath taking. I just posted it a couple posts back. You might enjoy taking a look at it.
ReplyDeleteFunny enough when I was little I didn't like lavender but now as an adult that has changed - I love it. I need to get some in my garden!
ReplyDeleteKelley,
ReplyDeleteI've loved seeing your lavender in all its glory! I also love seeing your house in that view...I pinned it to my Outdoor Home board. I love to see it drying in rows on your wood table. I can't wait to see all the wonderful things you come up with for gifts...maybe a blog giveaway?!
xo
annie
I can't wait to hear about your gift ideas..I have tons of lavender and I keep thinking I should do something with it...can't wait to hear your suggestions
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell the lavender from here! What a gorgeous garden!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I need to get a lavender fix after seeing these photos! Gorgeous and I can't wait to see what you create!
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