I've been given a big, beautiful bunch of dried lavender in the past,
but this is the first year I've grown and dried my own.
I planted it last summer, but this summer it really took off.
When it was ready to cut, I simply hung it in bunches from my dining room curtain rod until it was dried.
I love it, its lovely smell, its delicate appearance.
And I love the fact that it was grown in my own backyard!
It's almost Friday!
HAPPY, HAPPY FRIDAY
and
have a BLESSED weekend!
HAPPY, HAPPY FRIDAY
and
have a BLESSED weekend!
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that you were able to grow and dry your own lavender. I like the look of lavender but am allergic to the fragrance.
Your white grouping with the lavender in the heavy jar is beautiful.
Have a good week
Barb from Australia
I am glad that you are able to grow and enjoy lavender. I am told that it doesn't do well in Florida because of the extreme heat and the humidity is bad for it. I will just have to enjoy it in your photo and then remember that we have the time of year that the orange blossoms perfume the air. I guess each place has its own thing but I still wish for that lavender.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, Your lavender is beautiful! I've not tried drying that yet. There's always next year.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Lavender one of my favorite scents! I'm glad you are able to grow it. I noticed your beautiful blue dishes. They are lovely. Is one of your awesome finds?
ReplyDeleteThat looks so pretty! I planted some lavender this summer...I hope I end up with a good harvest next year :)
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty, Elizabeth!! I'm going to add that to my list of things to plant! :)
ReplyDeleteThat white container is just perfect for the lavender, too! Beautiful vignette in your home---which must be full of beautiful vignettes!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to be able to say, "I grew it!" Things always seem more lovely when they come out of your own back yard. We had green beans from our garden plot last night for dinner. They were the best the kids had EVER eaten!
ReplyDeleteI adore lavender. Great pics. Have you ever seen these. So pretty. http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com/2010/07/08/how-to-make-a-lavendar-wand/
ReplyDeleteI love lavender anything. I have been growing it for a couple of years now and just love having it right in my backyard.
ReplyDeleteYours looks wonderful in your little crock. Such a beautiful display all around. Love the little white plates hanging on the wall.
Gorgeous! I would love to grow my own lavender~I may just have to give that a try!
ReplyDeleteAngie
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lovely lavender... I wish I had some of my own to dry. It would smell lovely with my dried lemon balm:) love it in that sweet little crock :)
ReplyDeleteFrancine
It's beautiful, Elizabeth. I have always thought that heather was one of the most romantic flowers. It's partly because of the way it looks, fresh or dried, and it's partly because it was always a mainstay of the British novels that I read growing up.
ReplyDeleteI would love to grow some. As usual, I love the way yours looks displayed. Just beautiful.
Quelle jolie message!!! Et quelles jolie fotos de lavande !!! Lavande c`est mon milleure fleure!! :O)
ReplyDeleteJ`adore le !!! Et vous dans votres fotos vous avait tres bien choisi l`exposision!! :O) J`adore!! :O)
Et quelle jolie blog vous avait!!! :O) J`adorele lire !!!
Il est toujour tres interesent a lire!!! :O)
Bonne semaine Elisabeth!!
xxx Maria xxx
Oh, I love lavender, and yours looks just gorgeous the way you have it displayed-love your whole vignette!!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Love the lavender. I've never dried my own before you have inspired me
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Thank you.
Pat @ Topiary Rose
Your lavender is gorgeous! We have a lavender farm not too far from us and I was just thinking the other day how I need to get out there!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up! I shared your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/12-make-at-home-projects/
Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!
I have lavender planted but no blooms. Maybe next year. Love your post
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous vignette, love those muted colors and textures. The lavender adds such a wonderful touch!
ReplyDeleteLavender is one of my all time favourite flowers Elizabeth. So glad you've had your first crop. Thanks for sharing it at Shabbilicious Friday this week.
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