My lavender has been blooming nicely this year, and my plant has lasted for quite some time now. I learned how to prune it and that seems to have made a difference. I am drying some this year to replenish my sachet supply in linen storage. I also found this recipe for making lavender oil and I just may give it a try. I love the scent of lavender. It is supposed to have a calming effect. I also like Herb Gardener Blog , complete with a recipe and other useful information (like about allergies). Of course, essential lavender oil can be bought already prepared. If you mix about 20 drops or so of lavender oil with 1/8th cup of vodka (I wouldn't use Grey Goose or Stoli, just cheap stuff) and add a couple of cups of mineral water, you get a lovely spay for the linen closet--or spritz it on your pillow before bedtime. It also makes a cooling foot spray. I think it would have deoderant properties as well. With the marauding critte...
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