Comments on: When to Harvest Lavender & How to Use Lavender Leaves

By: joy

joy — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:02:18 +0000

I am just now “harvesting” my lavender. I’ve waited until all the flowers have finished blooming—BECAUSE our bees need those flowers to survive; we want them only for pleasure. Still, when flowers are finished, there is plenty left for us!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 03:54:15 +0000

Thank you so much for all the lovely lavender info.I have 2 types of lavender growing,well in my garden .I hadn’t a clue on what to do with them(besides smell them,of course. You’ve given me lots of ideas.

By: Kami McBride

Kami McBride — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:08:29 +0000

In reply to Shirley. Enjoy!

By: Shirley

Shirley — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:37:28 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing this info. I have lavender and I harvest the flowers and I want to start using the leaves. Now I know more.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:28:23 +0000

Kami, you are so generous in sharing your wealth of herbal knowledge! Thank you for this reminder of the many uses for lavender!

By: Kami McBride

Kami McBride — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:01:31 +0000

In reply to Freda. You are so welcome! I am so glad you are enjoying your lavender oil!

By: Freda

Freda — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:19:05 +0000

Kami, I’ve made lots of lavender oils over the years, but your simple, straightforward recipe is the best I’ve ever used! I tried it last summer, and I’m still enjoying the oil, using it for massage and in the bath, as well as on my summer dry skin. It’s lovely in soap making too! The touch of alcohol makes such a difference in the oil’s longevity and even in the release of the lavender’s scent. Thanks so much!