This Oct. 12, 2018 photo shows lavender ready to transplant at a home near Langley, Wash. Lavender is a fragrant herb with Mediterranean origins but has been hybridized to such an extent that it can ...

Close your eyes. Take a nice, deep breath. Imagine the scent of lavender both uplifting and calming your senses. Lavender is a fragrance that is so familiar, even just imagining it is enough to soothe ...

Lavender is a member of the mint family. Its botanical name is Lavandula angustifolia, though there are many other species and many cultivars. It's been called the "Swiss Army knife of herbs" because ...

I want to take this opportunity to thank all my faithful readers over the past twenty-two and a half years, with 268 articles written on a variety of herbal topics. I just turned s75 years old and ...

The winter chill is in full blast, and with it often comes a potential dip in your well-being(enter cold and flu season). But ...

Lavender, renowned for its delightful scent, enchanting purple blooms and ability to withstand dry conditions, is a cherished feature in any garden. However, many gardeners remain unaware of how ...

Herbs are frequently regarded as the simplest plants to cultivate, thriving even on a kitchen windowsill, yet a frequent error involves treating them all with ...