John M

Caring for a lavender bush is easier than most people think, and it mostly comes down to mimicking the dry, sunny conditions this plant loves in its native Mediterranean home.   If you give a lavender bush plenty of sunlight, sharp drainage, and very little fuss, it will reward you with fragrant foliage and a … Read more

Caring for a lavender plant in a pot is totally doable when you get a few key things right.   Lavender isn’t fussy, but it does have strong opinions about water, sunlight, and soil.   If you give it those three things in the right balance, your potted lavender will thrive for years.   In … Read more

Caring for a lavender tree is simpler than most people think, and it mostly comes down to sunlight, drainage, and a little tough love.   If you’ve ever Googled “how to care for a lavender tree” and felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice, take a breath.   The truth is that a lavender tree is just … Read more

Caring for a dying lavender plant starts with understanding what’s actually wrong before you do anything else.   Lavender is tough, but it’s also picky about a few specific things, and when those needs aren’t met, it starts to decline fast.   The good news is that a dying lavender plant can often be revived … Read more

Burning lavender sage is a simple process that involves drying your sage bundle properly, lighting one end, letting the flame catch, then blowing it out so the material smolders and releases a steady stream of fragrant smoke.   If you’ve been wondering how to burn lavender sage without ending up with a smoldering mess or … Read more

You can burn lavender buds by drying them thoroughly first, then lighting them indirectly with a flame or heat source until they smolder and release their calming aroma.   Burning lavender buds is a wonderful way to enjoy the soothing scent of this herb long after harvest, whether you grew it yourself or bought a … Read more