Monthly Archives: November 2010

27
Nov

Lavender vs. Lavandin

Over the years I’ve come across all sorts of unjustified statements comparing these two species of lavender – Lavandula angustifolia (sometimes called “English” or “true” lavender) and Lavandula x intermedia (conveniently shortened to lavandin). Continue reading →

Published Date: 27th November 2010
 Category: Gardening with Lavender, General, Lavender Tips, lavender book
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18
Nov

Lavender Oil: sometimes, all is not quite what it seems!

They say that “a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing”. I was trawling a few lavender related blogs and came across one that was doing a fantastic job of promoting enthusiasm for lavender and it’s uses, but it seemed that some … Continue reading →

Published Date: 18th November 2010
 Category: General, Lavender Farm, Lavender Oil, Lavender Tips
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14
Nov

Shaun Rankin’s Seasoned Islands Cook Book

It’s not everyday that I get a mention in a cook book – hardly surprising considering my cooking – but I was proud as punch at the launch of local Chef, Shaun Rankin’s first cookbook “Seasoned Islands“, because that’s exactly what happened. The … Continue reading →

Published Date: 14th November 2010
 Category: Cooking with lavender, Dried lavender, General, lavender book
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