Jack Miller

You can bring back a dead lavender plant, but only if there’s still life left in its roots and stems.   Lavender is tough, but it’s also dramatic when it’s stressed, and it often looks completely dead when it’s actually just dormant or severely dehydrated.   So before you toss it in the compost, there’s … Read more

You can bring a dead lavender plant back to life, but only if the roots are still alive and the damage isn’t too far gone.   Lavender is tough, but it’s also sensitive to too much water, poor drainage, and harsh pruning, so what looks dead above the soil may sometimes still have life below … Read more

You can best grow lavender by giving it full sun, well-drained soil, and plenty of airflow.   Lavender is one of those plants that rewards you handsomely when you respect its basic needs, and punishes you with rot and leggy stems when you don’t.   If you’ve been wondering how to best grow lavender so … Read more

Baking with fresh lavender is a delightful way to bring a floral, aromatic twist to your favorite treats.   Those little purple buds add a subtle, elegant flavor that feels fancy but is surprisingly easy to work with.   If you’ve ever wondered how to bake with fresh lavender, you’re in the right place.   … Read more

Arranging lavender in a garden bed starts with giving each plant enough room to stretch its roots and soak up the sun.   Lavender isn’t a fan of crowded, soggy conditions, so how you arrange lavender in your garden bed really does make or break its health.   If you’ve been wondering how to arrange … Read more