Jack Miller

Growing lavender in raised beds is one of the easiest ways to enjoy healthy, fragrant plants even if your native soil is less than ideal.   Lavender thrives when it has excellent drainage, plenty of sun, and enough room for its roots to breathe.   Raised beds check all those boxes, which is why so … Read more

You can grow lavender in Phoenix, Arizona, and it actually thrives here once you understand our desert climate.  The key is choosing the right variety, planting at the right time, and giving it the gritty, well-drained soil it craves.  Lavender loves heat and sun, which Phoenix has plenty of, but it hates wet feet, and … Read more

You can grow lavender in Oklahoma successfully if you pick the right variety and give it the right soil conditions.   Oklahoma’s hot, humid summers and heavy clay soil can be tough on lavender, but it’s absolutely doable with a few smart adjustments.   If you’ve been wondering how to grow lavender in Oklahoma without … Read more

You can grow lavender in North Texas successfully if you choose the right varieties and plant them in well-drained soil with plenty of sunshine.   North Texas sits in USDA zones 7b to 8a, and while our summers are hot and humid, lavender can absolutely thrive here with a little know-how.   The key to … Read more

You can grow lavender in Ohio successfully if you choose the right variety and give it the conditions it craves.   Ohio’s humid summers and heavy clay soils can make growing lavender in Ohio a bit tricky, but it’s far from impossible.   Lavender is a Mediterranean plant that loves dry, sandy soil and plenty … Read more