Jack Miller

To keep French lavender alive, you need to mimic the dry, sunny conditions of its native Mediterranean home.   It’s not like other lavenders that tolerate a bit of moisture and rich soil.   French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is fussier, and it will sulk or die if you treat it like a regular garden plant. … Read more

To keep English lavender alive, you need to mimic its natural Mediterranean habitat with plenty of sunlight, sharp drainage, and dry air.   This isn’t a plant that enjoys being fussed over with daily watering or rich, damp soil.   In fact, the number one reason English lavender dies is too much love in the … Read more

Dried lavender sheds because the tiny flower buds dry out and loosen their grip on the stem over time.   If you’ve been wondering how to keep dried lavender from shedding, you’re in the right place.   Whether you’re making sachets, wreaths, or simply displaying a bundle in a vase, learning how to keep dried … Read more

Keeping dried lavender from falling apart starts with how you handle and store it.   Dried lavender tends to shed its buds because the tiny florets dry out, shrink, and lose their grip on the stem over time.   The good news is you can absolutely keep dried lavender from falling apart with a few … Read more

You can keep dried lavender for years if you store it properly.   That’s right—dried lavender doesn’t have to lose its charm after a few weeks.   If you’ve been wondering how to keep dried lavender fresh, fragrant, and beautiful for as long as possible, you’re in the right place.   Whether you’re saving a … Read more