This lavender flower bed caught our attention as we were walking to a store. It does very well in our Coastal area, and there are many lavender varieties. It is not just a pretty plant!
Lavender oil can be used as an antiseptic for cuts, bruises and skin irritations. It is known for its relaxing effects in aromatherapy. It can also can be used in recipes both sweet and savory. Epicurious has a wonderful recipe for pound cake with blueberries and lavender syrup.
Happy Friday!
Good morning A. I looked at the recipe, it looks and sound great. Never seen the syrup around here but I'm going on a treasure hunt today to see if I can find it.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Good morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel ,
What a wonderful photo of the lavender you saw walking to the store. I could almost smell it! Have a lovely day!
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Good morning Ron and Alexandra. New appreciation for flowers and coloring after visiting the Chicago Flower Show. Enjoy your day!
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
We don't use lavender much but we do appreciate its beauty in nature.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Good morning Alexandra and Ron. Great photo. I love lavender. I find in the bath it is relaxing.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
I can only imagine how good that smells, I really enjoy the scent of lavender! I hope that your day will be enjoyed!
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
That Pound Cake Recipe sounds delicious. Will Sandy make me one? I don't think so, but I can keep hoping!
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Good morning, Alexandra and Ron --- nature is often the best at multi-tasking. Beauty - Function - Good Eats too.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Lavender is so soothing Ron and Alexandra Seigel and beautiful too - great for headaches
Very pretty. I bet you had a wonderful aroma to fill your noses as you walked by.
I love the photo and also like the effect that lavendar has as well as the great smell.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
I can almost smell the lavender plant from here Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Ron and Alexandra- you have highlighted one of my favorite flowers and scents! I have yet to cook with the plant but you never know!
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Love the smell of lavender.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Hi Ron & Alexandra - We have some lavender that's taking over a section of our front garden. It's really colorful and the bees love it. Have a great weekend!
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
I shared the recipe with Chef Dolores on Facebook and posted it on my Cakes Recipes board on Pinterest.
Hi Alexandra and Ron... love the look of the flower fields, but unfortunately the smell of lavender gives me terrible headaches, so I have to stay away from it.
I tried growing a Lavender plant by my kitchen door a few times through the years. Never any luck and so disappointed. Perhaps I will read up a little and try it again this year. I am still trying to have my Lilies of the Valley blossom. In over five years, I have only seen 1 little white bell. Once upon a time, I lived in a beautiful old 3 story Victorian. The Lilies of the Valley surrounded the base of the porch; in fact, we had to keep them from invading the lawns. Hahaha !
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