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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Spice – Anise
The anise herb is known as the true taste of licorice. It is used in the making of many different and tasty liqueurs. The French pastis. the Greek ouzo, the Turkish raki, sambuca, absinthe all can attribute their distinct taste to the sweet and fragrant bouquet of Anise.
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