tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post3838270154622863049..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Lovely lavenderDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-37334316720666210262014-06-16T17:32:06.957-04:002014-06-16T17:32:06.957-04:00What a lovely read! I also have preferred sandalwo...What a lovely read! I also have preferred sandalwood, magnolia, jasmine -- heady, rich scents. But lately I've started to gravitate to lavender as well. It's such a favorite. I put the e.oil in my homemade soaps, and it is usually preferred by my customers. And you know -- I also read somewhere that tea tree oil was the "only essential oil" that you could put safely, directly on the skin! Haha! I'm glad to know that about lavender oil as well. I use it quite a bit in my products. M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-21895623055146800122014-06-14T20:55:50.276-04:002014-06-14T20:55:50.276-04:00such a great idea Nancy! I'll have to try that...such a great idea Nancy! I'll have to try that next time we take our cat to the vet; she hates the car!Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-18740169173208734452014-06-11T09:10:20.135-04:002014-06-11T09:10:20.135-04:00I have not used it in baking...no. I have grown an...I have not used it in baking...no. I have grown and dried it in the past...such a lovely post and very interesting about Mary and the nard...:) <br /><br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-43453107609031993962014-06-09T14:21:38.274-04:002014-06-09T14:21:38.274-04:00I made lavender collars to put on my cats when tak...I made lavender collars to put on my cats when taking them in the car. It really does seem to help "mellow" them out a bit so they're not as stressed.<br />I also made one for a friend to use on her dog and she said her dog no longer suffers from car sickness when they travel, but stays a lot calmer.Nancyhttp://www.carolanguesthouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-40095035526893965092014-06-08T22:36:13.476-04:002014-06-08T22:36:13.476-04:00What a delightful post!
Luckily it grows fairly e...What a delightful post! <br />Luckily it grows fairly easily in our area - even for those like me with limited gardening skills<br />Your photos are beautiful and I so enjoyed learning the history, uses and fun facts<br />I've made lavender truffles and shortbread before but limited the flavor to just a hint. I'd love to try some more recipes.<br />Thanks for such a fun read <br />Cheers<br />Christina<br /> Christina Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709763514974920913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-41114089171145071812014-06-08T06:58:24.776-04:002014-06-08T06:58:24.776-04:00I love lavender, and have quite a few lavender pla...I love lavender, and have quite a few lavender plants growing around my garden. It blooms all summer and the bunnies don't go near it. :-) Love cutting it to bring inside. Very interesting post on its history and uses.<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-28021055074761548992014-06-07T22:13:49.501-04:002014-06-07T22:13:49.501-04:00I love Lavender but didn't know that it was go...I love Lavender but didn't know that it was good for healing. I just planted 5 new little plants this year. The French Lavender is so pretty, but I don't think it comes back here. I know that the Spanish one doesn't. A couple years ago 3 of my friends and I toured a Lavender farm in OR. It was gorgeous. The white lavender was so lovely but I have never seen any to buy. There is a town about 45 min. S. of us that holds a Lavender festival each year. Thinking I want to go this year. Love your photos and the little stage cat!<br />hugs,<br />Jann<br />Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-85574948437837785852014-06-07T12:40:40.682-04:002014-06-07T12:40:40.682-04:00I grow Lavendar in the garden and it is a favourit...I grow Lavendar in the garden and it is a favourite of the bees. It helps me relax so before bed I rub some on my temples and wrists and while I read I enjoy the soothing scent. <br />Enjoy your weekend Deborah!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-56903229048883126572014-06-07T10:10:10.005-04:002014-06-07T10:10:10.005-04:00I love the smell of lavender! I also love dried l...I love the smell of lavender! I also love dried lavender hanging but I have such a difficult time getting it to grow.. I think maybe I nurse it to much.. After reading your post I think I love it to death...lol I so want to make several bunches of dried herbs.. I have just been so busy I did not get the opportunity to get them started...maybe next year.. Thanks for all the info..I learned lots.. Have a great weekend.. Blessings!Patty Sumnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559185440436309709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-86985321705236695902014-06-07T08:34:52.808-04:002014-06-07T08:34:52.808-04:00A post, special to me with my love of lavender. I ...A post, special to me with my love of lavender. I have used buds in shortbread and tea cakes, not too many though as it can be overpowering. Lavender lemonade is fun too, make up frozen pink lemonade and add a few buds for a light lavender essence.<br />With our heavy clay soil it too my awhile to perfect the growing conditions for 'Munstead', the hardy variety I grow. Soil with pea gravel mixed in and on a slope produces robust plants and mine self seeds all over!Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31434754921525085952014-06-07T07:52:40.065-04:002014-06-07T07:52:40.065-04:00I love lavender, and have grown English and Dutch ...I love lavender, and have grown English and Dutch for nearly 10 years. Sadly, winter 2014 took its toll on about half of my plants after a bumper crop year in 2013. I have just replanted, and am hoping for a return of my lavender garden. Another great, informative post. Thank you, Deborah.<br />Rita C at PanoplyRita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-26031649914454496112014-06-07T06:35:36.134-04:002014-06-07T06:35:36.134-04:00Dear Deborah, I have never used lavender in cookin...Dear Deborah, I have never used lavender in cooking either. Too funny. I have always thought lavender a but strong as well but as I have gotten older I do enjoy a but here and there--especially in a sleep mask. We had neighbors that used to have an enormous lavender plant near the sidewalk. I really had no idea that it was easy to grow That is now on my bucket list--for when we return home to the U.S. I do so enjoy the smell of lavender outside in the garden. Have a wonderful weekend:) Lovely post.Rachel Kathy G @ onlinesisterhoodhttp://www.onlinesisterhood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14851449552502361632014-06-07T06:06:22.584-04:002014-06-07T06:06:22.584-04:00Dearest Deborah,
Quite informative lavender postin...Dearest Deborah,<br />Quite informative lavender posting!<br />Love the plants, the flowers and the scent but unfortunately they don't grow in the South because it is too hot...<br />Enjoy yours and wishing you a happy Pentecost weekend!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-86072969301861047272014-06-06T23:57:55.582-04:002014-06-06T23:57:55.582-04:00I love lavender and my husband & I grow a lot ...I love lavender and my husband & I grow a lot of it in our gardens. I harvest it when it is in bloom, hang it upside down in bunches and when it is dry I place it in my linen drawers, hang it in the closet ( in fabric bags) and I have also baked with it. Note : a little lavender in a recipe goes a very long way .<br /><br />We have attended several lavender festivals in Washington and find all our associations with lavender are pleasant. It seems you do too !KathyB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.com