Articles Related To The Tag: Lavender
By: Sunnycreek Farms Home & Body Shoppe
Lavender is considered to be one of the most versatile flowers in the world. Not only is it beautiful grown in the garden with its gray-green foliage and sweet smelling flowers, it is sought-after for hundreds of other uses.
Originally found in the Mediterranean, the perennial herb has long been prized for its captivating perfume and medicinal qualities. Used by the ancient Romans for its healing and antiseptic properties, the name itself comes from the Latin "lavare" which means to wash.
By: The Nature Pavilion Gift Shop
Butterfly gardens are easy to plant. They have a lot of color, are fragrant, and have no special shape. The best gardens resemble fields that have been left go. This garden should have either a few trees or large bushes to protect the butterflies from the wind or rain. Your garden should be positioned so it gets plenty of sunshine. Just plant large masses of the nectar and host plants listed below.