Comments on: Lavender’s Less Innocent Side

By: Linda Russell

Linda Russell — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:05:58 +0000

Lavender is one of my favorites and I grow many different varieties and most are quite hardy even in my zone 5 garden. I love the old stories which modern science is finding have some truth to them. Lavender’s many chemical constituents are antibacterial, antifungal and interact with the nervous system to produce a relaxing calming effect. I love to put dried lavender all around the house, especially in the bedroom. Thanks for the post, Linda

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:24:54 +0000

Wendi,

Your front garden sounds absolutely beautiful!

Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:24:06 +0000

Hi Jodi,

Oh yes! I do the same thing

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:23:01 +0000

Thanks, Shawna. I just lost my favorite lavender plant last summer — it was so pretty, full of blooms every summer. I almost cried!

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Colleen Vanderlinden

Colleen Vanderlinden — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:22:07 +0000

Thanks for reading, Tatyana!

By: Tatyana

Tatyana — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:36:47 +0000

Well, now I know what keeps my husband young – rosemary! He loves it! It was fun to read your post. Thank you!

By: Shawna Coronado

Shawna Coronado — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:13:25 +0000

LOVE LAVENDER – tried to grow it last year with little success due to our wet season.

Keep it up! WOOT!
Shawna

By: jodi (bloomingwriter)

jodi (bloomingwriter) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:31:30 +0000

I’m with you, Colleen! I just redid our bedroom in a lavender and cream colour scheme, with lavender plant accents whenever possible. I’d like to find a duvet cover with lavender flowers but so far, no joy. I have a nice big bottle of locally distilled lavender essential oil and dabble it on the bedding, on light bulbs…you know what it’s like…

By: Wendi Kelly~Life's Little Inspirations

Wendi Kelly~Life's Little Inspirations — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:53:55 +0000

I love studying the histories of herbs and plants. I have lavender growing all over my yard. It really is a tough plant in a lot of ways. Once its in the ground it stays right there for years, happy as a clam. My front walkway garden is lavender and roses.