It’s hard to say an unkind word about lavender. Really, what’s not to love about a plant that pumps out lovely scented wands for enjoyment all summer and asks virtually nothing in return. This plant ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here's what else you need to know about how to grow lavender, including all the different varieties and ...

Since ancient times, cultures around the world have used lavender as a wellness aid. The ancient Greeks, in particular, turned to lavender as a tool to alleviate insomnia and back pain. Today, people ...

Claire Barclay moved to Ramona with her family a few years ago to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature. Her drive to connect with the planet is drawn in part from her experiences camping with her ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Home & Backyard visits Sherry, The Crafty Decorator where we learned how to make lavender flowers using pipe cleaners. First, we took two green pipe cleaners, folded them in half, ...

The Roman playwright Terence wasn't directly speaking of lavender when he said, "Moderation in all things." Still, his aphorism is good advice for cooks who want to use lavender as a spice, says Kathy ...

Think "lavender" and our minds drift to the renowned Provence (pro-VAUNCE) region of France’s southern Rhône River valley. How fortunate West Texans are to have a local source of this lovely, fragrant ...

FLOWER FORAY: Looking up when calling upon Lompoc? We often do so with wonder, thanks to the Vanderberg Air Force Base rocket launches, those amazing trips to the stars. Gazing straight ahead? That ...

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. HOLDEN — Amy Parker was introduced to lavender through an act of love.

People battling stress, depression, anxiety and insomnia often turn to a herb known for its calming and relaxing benefits – lavender. Old Thyme Remedies owners Theresa Ellis and Beth Workman say ...