Jack Miller

Does lavender freeze in winter?   That’s the big question many gardeners ask once the temperature starts dropping.   Lavender can freeze in winter, but whether it actually dies depends on the variety, the age of the plant, and how well you’ve prepared it for the cold.   If you’ve been asking yourself, “Will my … Read more

Lavender flowers do have some ability to repel mosquitoes, but they aren’t the most powerful solution out there.   If you’ve ever wondered “does lavender repel mosquitoes,” the short answer is yes, but with a few important caveats you should know about.   The plant contains natural oils that mosquitoes dislike, and those oils can … Read more

Lavender typically does not flower in its first year when grown from seed.   Most lavender plants started from seed focus their first year on developing roots, stems, and leaves rather than producing blooms.   If you’ve been asking yourself, “does lavender flower in the first year?”, the short answer is usually no, though there … Read more

Lavender can flower twice in a single season under the right conditions.   The first bloom usually appears in late spring or early summer, and a second, lighter flush often follows in late summer or early fall.   Whether your lavender flowers twice depends on the variety you’re growing, how you care for it, and … Read more

Lavender does not flower all year round in most climates.   Instead, it blooms in seasonal cycles, typically from late spring through summer, depending on the variety and growing conditions.   If you’ve ever wondered whether lavender flowers all year round, the short answer is no, but there are ways to extend its blooming period … Read more