Lavender

Perennial

Description: ‘Hidcote’ and ‘Munsted’ relatively hardy; prune in Spring

Cooking

One of the components of the herb blend known as Herbes du Provence. As one may anticipate, using fresh Lavender in your recipes will add floral notes to meats and baked goods. Dried lavender can also be used but be warned, a little goes a long way.

Medicinal

The fragrant flowers and foliage of Lavender have a calming effect. There are many benefits and ways to apply lavender for healing and treating. Use the essential oil topically as an antimicrobial or to ease headaches when applied to the temples.

Cocktail

Steep fresh lavender blooms with water and sugar for a simple syrup for all your floral cocktail concoctions. Pair with gin and lemon or try it in a martini!

Tea

Combine dried lavender leaves and flowers with other soothing herbs like chamomile for a relaxing cup tea. Add lemon or honey if desired.