Lavender is an evergreen perennial scrub but here in our zone 3 growing area we treat it like an annual. It has long aromatic leaves, gray green and downy that grow to the height of 2 feet. The blue-mauve flowers are intensely fragrant and walking in a field of blooming English Lavender should be on everyone’s bucket list, not only will you enjoy the look and smell of lavender but you will see bees gathering their nectar.
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Spices – Saffron
A football field full of saffron crocus flowers is needed to produce one pound of saffron. A person can now better understand how saffron is worth its weight in gold. The flower has become very sensitive to its growing conditions and the increased demand for saffron has rendered this spice one of the rarest, most sought-after and expensive spices in the world.
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When I began my interest in herbs I was astounded to find how many flowers are actually herbs. One of these is the common mallow plant. I have used it as a flower for years not aware of it’s herbal qualities.
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Every mother from anywhere in the world has had to deal with plant stains. We can all attest to the difficulty of removing them from clothing in particular from cotton fabric. Dyeing with herbs has been done by all cultures around the world for centuries.
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Achieving a riot of brilliant color with herbs is not easy. Most herbs are subtly colored, low-key plants, which helps to explain the healing sense of refreshment and well being one experiences in a herb garden. Vibrant, exciting colors are only found in a few flowers and leaves.
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