Jack Miller

To extract essential oils from lavender, you can use steam distillation, which is the most effective and popular method for capturing that pure, fragrant oil.   This process uses steam to gently pull the oil from the lavender buds, and then the steam is cooled back into liquid so the oil can be separated.   … Read more

You can fertilize lavender plants lightly, because lavender is a low-feeding herb that thrives in poor to moderately fertile soil.   In fact, too much fertilizer can harm lavender more than help it, causing weak growth, fewer flowers, and even root problems.   If you have been wondering how to fertilize lavender plants the right … Read more

You can extract lavender oil by steam distillation, an ancient method that uses steam to pull the essential oil from the plant material.   It’s one of the most popular ways to get pure lavender oil at home or on a small scale.   The process might sound technical, but it’s actually pretty straightforward once … Read more

You can extract lavender oil at home using steam distillation, a slow infusion, or a carrier oil method, depending on how much lavender you have and what you want to use it for.   The good news is that you don’t need a fancy lab or a background in chemistry to do it.   In … Read more

To encourage lavender to spread, you need to give it the right conditions for it to naturally multiply and fill out. Lavender spreads by producing new shoots from its base and by self-seeding, but it won’t just take over your garden on its own. If you’ve been wondering how to encourage lavender to spread so … Read more