For The Love of Lavender

Robert- Wow thats not so far away from me, and thanks for the complement... I do love photos, always have. So your up on the local knowlage already... awusome. I havent lived here overlong so if there are any good flower gardens or some such places that you know of to take pictures let me know!

Mike- That looks like a great picture to me. Isn't it great to take photos of flowers. I have always enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!

Incredible Deborah, that I loving lavender so never even new about skwimm while I have always associated it with Provincial France and parts of Italy and Spain. Your so lucky to have traveled so many interesting places. And I want some of that soap!

Wow... February here and already some of my Lavender is in bloom!

I lost a lot of lavender last year when it rained a lot for a prolonged amount of time. The dry tolerant breed just couldn't handle all of that moisture.

Hi Marchel! I have found that there is no general rule for this as there is for most plants. Planting lavender in our neck of the woods can be frustrating due to our unpredictable winters. I always plant three or four different kinds of lavender with three plants of each at least. *I love the Gray Form and Hardy English varieties.* THis year almost everything that didn't die during the wet season is making its way back from the root already. Last year's colder winter killed more plants than this milder one. Grubs, over rich soil, too much shade and excess moisture can also keep your lavender from returning in the spring. If you give it a well lit, well drained spot with some sandy/rocky soil, most of your lavender should come back from the root during the spring. I have always planted it in my beds but this year i am going to add a barrel to my herb barrel garden exclusively for growing lavender and see if the better drainage will keep my plants more healthy during our rainy season. I will keep you posted on their progress.