Jack Miller

Lavender candles will not keep mosquitoes away, at least not in the way most people hope.   That’s the honest answer, and it might sting a little if you’ve already stocked up on fancy lavender candles for your patio.   While lavender plants contain compounds that mosquitoes dislike, a burning candle simply doesn’t release enough … Read more

Lavender will bloom twice in a season under the right conditions.   Yes, it’s absolutely possible for your lavender plant to give you a second flush of those gorgeous purple flowers before the season ends.   If you’ve been wondering whether your lavender will bloom twice in a season, the short answer is yes, but … Read more

Lavender will bloom the first year in many cases, though it depends on how you started your plants and which variety you’re growing.   If you planted lavender from a nursery transplant in spring, you’ll likely see at least a few blooms during that first summer.   But if you started lavender from seed, don’t … Read more

Lavender will bloom more than once, but whether it blooms again in the same season depends on how you care for the plant.   If you’ve been asking “will lavender bloom more than once,” the short answer is yes—lavender is a perennial, so it comes back and blooms year after year.   Within a single … Read more

Lavender will attract hummingbirds, but only under the right conditions.   If you’ve ever wondered “will lavender attract hummingbirds?” the short answer is yes, because these tiny birds are drawn to the tubular blooms and the nectar hidden inside.   That said, not every lavender plant will bring hummingbirds to your yard, and a few … Read more