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The lavender lover's handbook : the 100 most beautiful and fragrant varieties for growing, crafting, and cooking / Sarah Berringer Bader ; photographs by Janet Loughrey.

by Bader, Sarah Berringer.

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Portland : Timber Press, 2012.

Cooking (Lavender)

Floral decorations.

192 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Lavender obsession: an introduction -- Lavender in the garden: landscapes, containers, and herb gardens -- The lavender palette: 100 varieties to try -- Care and cultivation: from planting to pruning, harvesting, and drying -- Lavender recipes: herb blends, condiments, desserts, and drinks -- Scented creations: wands, wreaths, swags, sachets, and beyond.

In The Lavender Lover's Handbook, lavender grower Sarah Bader teaches gardeners how they can successfully grow this beloved plant. Featuring the 100 easiest, most stunning lavenders available today, this beginner's guide provides a complete checklist of the color, fragrance, size, and foliage of each plant, in addition to basic pruning, spacing, and planting requirements. The text is rounded out with tips on how to harvest, cook, and craft with this wonderful herb. Its abundant variety, hardiness, fragrance, and culinary uses make lavender one of the most popular and versatile plants. And now, with this practical and accessible guide in hand, it's easier than ever to grow at home.

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