Resources

"Here are a number of links that will take you to information and advice on how to grow, harvest and use lavender. These articles are based on my experience in applying the advice information I have obtained from experts, books and our own life lessons over the past decade in growing lavender in southwest Ohio. I mention the location because it is important to consider the plant hardiness zone you are in as well as the amount of rain you get each year. Growing lavender where I live is very different than growing lavender in Texas or Washington."

- Kim

A) General Information on Lavender

1) Families of Lavender (English vs French)

2) What is Lavender Essential Oil

B) Growing Lavender in the Midwest:

1) How to Grow Lavender Checklist

2) When and How to Trim Lavender Plants

Trimming Lavender Plants Video

3) How to Propagate Lavender

Via Suckers or Division

4) Where to buy Lavender Plants

5) Growing Lavender in Containers

C) Cooking with Lavender

1) Intro

2) Processing Lavender for Culinary Lavender

3) Lavender Recipes

Lavender Lemonade

Making Lavender Lemonade Video (please note that this video shows using 3 tablespoons of dried lavender to make 1/2 gallon of lemonade. I would suggest starting off with 1 tablespoon and checking how you like the strength. If you want stronger increase it or if you want less strong decrease it.)

Lavender Martini

Queen Bee

Lavender Herb Butter

Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Lavender-Rosemary Roast Pork

Lavender Quick Bread

Coq au Vin

Classic, Hearty Beef Stew

Pork Loin with Creamy Herb Sauce

D) Growing Lavender As a Business

1) Overview

2) Lavender Farm Revenue & Distribution Channel Chart