Any lavender can be used to make lavender oil. However, oil infused with English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) varieties, like ‘Hidcote’ or ‘Munstead,’ tends to have the sweetest fragrance ...

Do you know the first step to learning how to make lavender oil from flowers? Take sharp, clean scissors and cut some flowers ...

Simply steep a strong infusion of lavender blossoms, then combine it with freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water to taste. Sweeten with honey or sugar to your liking. Serve over ice for a ...

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How and when you prune lavender may vary depending on the type you're growing. English lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia) ...

You can buy dried, edible lavender from baking suppliers and some supermarkets. Alternatively, if you have lavender growing in your garden, you can use fresh buds and leaves, finely chopped.

Some possets can be very heavy on the cream, but I’ve used lemon juice and fragrant lavender to cut the richness. To make the posset, put the cream, sugar and lavender in a pan. Gradually bring ...