Guest guest Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 In a message dated 6/8/2004 5:52:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, gcharlier writes: > besyt way to care for them, pruning etc. Pruning, when they finish blooming... just the flowers though... I find the best thing I can do for my Lavender plants is to totally ignore them. Which I do in grand style because I can't stand them... and I have about 4 different varietys... pretty to look at when they bloom... stink real bad when you get up close.... Your friendly Lavender hater Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Our Candles are the Cat's Meow! http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 OK everyone, My question is about caring for lavender plants. I have a number of them that are about 3 years old. David built a beautiful arbor for me with 2 white wicker swings & it smells so heavenly out there swinging in the lavender. So I am wondering how long do lavender plants usually live and what is the besyt way to care for them, pruning etc. I mostly use the flowering stems for dried arrangements etc. Thanks! Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 In a message dated 6/8/2004 11:21:07 PM Pacific Standard Time, herbandteas writes: > Kathleen > Then you have the wrong lavender plants. Hey Helaine, It's not the " wrong plants " , it's the wrong nose. I don't like Lavender anything except the color. Not the essential oil, not the flowers, sachets, fragrance oil, nuthin. To me it's very musty. Just don't care for it... But my kids are being brought up properly. They all love it, can't get enough of it... For all of them, lavender has been there to help make ouches feel better and to make their colds feel better... lavender for them is comfort and security and love... for me it's just stinky stuff to make my kids feel better! ;-) Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen Our Candles are the Cat's Meow! http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Kathleen Then you have the wrong lavender plants. I have quite a variety of lavenders in my garden but my best smelling is my provence lavender plants I have 6 of them that I bought a few yrs ago at the lavender festival in Sequim, Wa! They have a slightly medicinal scent its a bit more of a sweet scent which I love. I use my lavender for many things as well as the other herbs I have in my garden. Herbal hugs, Helaine Herbal teas and more! www.misshelaineous.com _______________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 I cut all my flower stems off at the end of the flower season. Then in the early spring (zone 8 here) I cut them back some. It seems to help them fill out more as mine are pretty bushy looking. They need plenty of drainage, water as needed and sun! I use mine for tea, sachets, herbal pillows and I make infused oil with lavender. Herbal hugs, Helaine Herbal teas and more! www.misshelaineous.com _______________ Stop worrying about overloading your inbox - get MSN Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200362ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 To me it's very musty. Just don't care for it... <SNIP> Kathleen, I have to agree with you! Of course, I don't have lavender plants....but boy, that Bulgarian Lavender EO I have is almost too much! <yuck> It's got a very heavy medicinal smell to me.....but when I use it in lotions, soap, or balms, in a very small amount....it tends to let a slight floral note abound over the medicine smell. So, then it isn't so bad. I don't know if I would like the actual flowers or not....I guess it would just depend. Oh, and you don't have the 'wrong nose' either. It's just certain noses like certain smells. Being different is what makes the world go around....at least that's what I've always heard. I know that I absolutely LOVE most any kind of rose.....and so does my mom.....but my oldest daughter doesn't care for them very much! I suppose when she has a gift of roses from her first boyfriend, she might change her mind! But then again, if she's ANYTHING like me, she'll tell him right off.... " Don't buy any more of those. They stink! " =o) Ya'll all have a good day now! Candy in AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Well at least your kids love it! Herbal hugs, Helaine Herbal teas and more! www.misshelaineous.com _______________ Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 There are some rose scents (not flowers) that are just too much for me but I love my flowers. Herbal hugs, Helaine Herbal teas and more! www.misshelaineous.com _______________ Get fast, reliable Internet access with MSN 9 Dial-up – now 3 months FREE! http://join.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200361ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Helaine, My Lavenders don't stink either & I love them1 How do you care for yours? Thanks! Gloria (in Cincinnati Ohio) - " Helaine Mottershead " <herbandteas Wednesday, June 09, 2004 1:02 AM Re: Caring for plants question > Kathleen > Then you have the wrong lavender plants. I have quite a variety of > lavenders in my garden but my best smelling is my provence lavender plants I > have 6 of them that I bought a few yrs ago at the lavender festival in > Sequim, Wa! They have a slightly medicinal scent its a bit more of a sweet > scent which I love. I use my lavender for many things as well as the other > herbs I have in my garden. > > > Herbal hugs, Helaine > Herbal teas and more! > www.misshelaineous.com > > _______________ > Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® > Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > > > > Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Helaine, Oh Thank you so much I just saw this e mail! I'm in Zone 6. My plants are kind of bushy right now too. Gloria - Helaine Mottershead Wednesday, June 09, 2004 1:05 AM RE: Caring for plants question I cut all my flower stems off at the end of the flower season. Then in the early spring (zone 8 here) I cut them back some. It seems to help them fill out more as mine are pretty bushy looking. They need plenty of drainage, water as needed and sun! I use mine for tea, sachets, herbal pillows and I make infused oil with lavender. Herbal hugs, Helaine Herbal teas and more! www.misshelaineous.com _______________ Stop worrying about overloading your inbox - get MSN Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200362ave/direct/01/ Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Gloria You must had missed that post about how I care for them sooooooooooooo.........pleanty of sun, good draining soil as they dont like real wet feet. We live in wa state and it rains alot so we have them in raised beds. I cut flower thru the flowering season so the keep producing. In the fall I cut back the dead flower stems and we mulch them. In the early spring I then cut them down half way so it incourages growth. I dry my flowers to use them in many different ways. Plus I also make a lavender infused oil for soap making. Herbal hugs, Helaine Herbal teas and more! www.misshelaineous.com _______________ Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Gloria hehehe I just posted another message about lavender growing. You should see my rosemary I grow they are awesome!!! Herbal hugs, Helaine Herbal teas and more! www.misshelaineous.com _______________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 Helaine, OK you've got me now! Tell me about your Rosemary! Thanks Gloria :> - " Helaine Mottershead " <herbandteas Wednesday, June 09, 2004 6:58 PM Re: Caring for plants question > Gloria > hehehe I just posted another message about lavender growing. You should see > my rosemary I grow they are awesome!!! > > > Herbal hugs, Helaine > Herbal teas and more! > www.misshelaineous.com > > _______________ > Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® > Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > > > > Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 I have tree like Rosemary called gorza (sp) I call them godzila cuz its spelled something like that. It does not have the thin needles they are thicker. I also have trailing rosemary too. In the fall and spring they are covered with the most pretty little blue blooms. I also make infused oil with rosemary too. Basically you treat it the same as you do Lavender. Being as I am in zone 8 I dont have to over winter any of my herbs but in other zones they need to be potted and brought inside. Rosemary and garlic make a yummy combo added in olive oil or vinegar to flavor your foods. If you go to my website below you can see on the about us page some pictures of my garden. Herbal hugs, Helaine Herbal teas and more! www.misshelaineous.com _______________ Stop worrying about overloading your inbox - get MSN Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200362ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Gloria- I'm so upset, because the lavender I planted in 1985 croaked from our harsh New England winter. Now I have these little bitty things... sigh. I planted mine near a stone wall w/ cement..... and they love. Apparently lavender likes the calcium that leaches out. Deb , " GLORIA " <gcharlier@c...> wrote: > OK everyone, My question is about caring for lavender plants. I have a number of them that are about 3 years old. David built a beautiful arbor for me with 2 white wicker swings & it smells so heavenly out there swinging in the lavender. So I am wondering how long do lavender plants usually live and what is the besyt way to care for them, pruning etc. I mostly use the flowering stems for dried arrangements etc. Thanks! Gloria > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Thanks Deb for this insight! So sorry to hear about the loss. But it will be fun to watch the new life grow! Gloria - DAG Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:19 PM Re: Caring for plants question Gloria- I'm so upset, because the lavender I planted in 1985 croaked from our harsh New England winter. Now I have these little bitty things... sigh. I planted mine near a stone wall w/ cement..... and they love. Apparently lavender likes the calcium that leaches out. Deb , " GLORIA " <gcharlier@c...> wrote: > OK everyone, My question is about caring for lavender plants. I have a number of them that are about 3 years old. David built a beautiful arbor for me with 2 white wicker swings & it smells so heavenly out there swinging in the lavender. So I am wondering how long do lavender plants usually live and what is the besyt way to care for them, pruning etc. I mostly use the flowering stems for dried arrangements etc. Thanks! Gloria > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Gloria, I work at a nursery and also collect and grow different varieties of lavender as it is my favorite. I would say the biggest mistake with lavender (this depends on where you live) that people make is giving it to much water and fertilizer. Lavender likes a well draining soil. In zone 5 where I live, lavender does not require much fertilizer, water and I trim just a little if there is winter damage. When you do water try not to get any on the foliage. I use an all purpose fertilizer twice during the growing season. Make sure they have plenty of air circulation and sunshine. I have about 15 varieties (not enough). I use lavender everywhere, in oils, soap, lotions, potpourri, arrangements, etc. I love it!!! Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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