Lovely Lavender

I am so excited that the lavender that I planted this year is starting to bloom!  It smells heavenly and I hope it is helping to keep the bugs away from the patio area. So many possibilities to use this medicinal herb in the future!!

Lavender Uses

Lavender is known for its soothing, mood-boosting and anti fungal properties. Discover 10 uses for lavender for a relaxing, clean home. Click on the link for more information about each use from Mother Earth Living.

1. Smooth Skin

2. So Fresh

3. Heaven Scent

4. Counter Intelligence

5. Top Mop

6. A Better Bath

7. Sweet Sleep

8. Stretch It Out

9. Top Drawer

10. Face Time

Lavender Uses

Lavender Update

The lavender made it through the freak snow on Easter!  Still thriving!!!

Culinary and Medicinal Herb Garden Update

Last night I got most of my culinary/kitchen herbs and medicinal herbs planted.  I only need to work on my mint garden this week and start working on the herb wheel area I am planning on adding this year.  

I have these herbs planted now:

1. Thyme (3 varieties)
2. Rosemary (3 varieties)
3. Lemon Balm
4. German Chamomile
5. Chives
6. Dill
7. Oregano (2 varieties)
8. Sage
9. Parsley (2 varieties)
10. Cilantro
11. Basil
12. Lavender (3 varieties)
13. Mint (8 varieties) (I will post when the mint garden is updated this year)