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 ...

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

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

Lavender makes a pretty low-growing hedge that releases its scent as you brush past ... Remove non-flowering shoots, cutting to about 10cm long. Make sure you choose a shoot with a woody base and a ...

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.

If you can't find lavender sugar, you can make your own by mixing 1kg/2lb 4 oz caster sugar with two teaspoons of lavender flowers. This can be stored in an airtight jar for up to six months.