it is lavender harvest time and i am loving it.
i have to admit that there are some challenges to this process though.
the bees are constant companions as i try to cut my fill of "their" property
and am thinking nighttime harvesting might be the answer.
i'll try that next year. i also got the idea that we should put some beehives
on the property. lavender honey - oh yea!
i have about 20 plants around the property and when they are at their full,
most colorful radiance, it is simply stunning. this tells me it is time to cut.
i have been advised to cut the stems not just the flowers as it will often
result in a second blossoming. i hope so! once cut, i tie them into bundles
and they are either given away (this bundle above was delivered
to a dear friend who is bravely struggling with her health) or...........
hung inside to dry. i think my laundry room wins the most fragrant
and soothing laundry room award!
i let them air dry for a week or so and then sit in front of the tv for numerous
nights in a row, gently hand crunching off the dried lavender buds.
i am over halfway through the bundles and plan on spending tonight
in front of the tv, again. not a bad way to spend the evening - in total relaxation!
i have so many plans for these beautiful buds: lavender soap, oil, tea, sachets,
cookies, pillows.......other ideas?
cakes and cookies!
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