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 ...

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 ...

When spending time in your garden, there are many herbs to choose from. But few are as wonderfully fragrant as lavender. Some species of lavender are very difficult to keep alive through the summer, ...

Against the odds and not without setbacks, June Hand has managed to establish Purple Ranch, a thriving lavender farm in Royse City, east of Dallas. From her annual harvest, she makes a range of ...