A member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, lavender is a perennial evergreen shrub best known for its sweet, calming, and uplifting fragrance. A staple in cottage gardens around the world, the lavender plant is easy to maintain, drought tolerant, and thrives in many climates.
This herbal twist on the classic is sure to hit the spot on these hot August days and is an excellent way to bring fresh lavender and lemon balm from your garden to your table. If you participated in the winter grow-along, you have plenty of lemon balm on-hand so let's get to it! Here’s how I make it:
Lavender has a very special place in my family members's hearts. We grow it every year and try to visit lavender farms whenever possible. Here are two of my favorite ways to use lavender from our garden, fresh or dried.
A member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, lavender is a perennial evergreen shrub best known for its sweet, calming, and uplifting fragrance. A staple in cottage gardens around the world, the lavender plant is easy to maintain, drought tolerant, and thrives in many climates.
This herbal twist on the classic is sure to hit the spot on these hot August days and is an excellent way to bring fresh lavender and lemon balm from your garden to your table. If you participated in the winter grow-along, you have plenty of lemon balm on-hand so let's get to it! Here’s how I make it:
Lavender has a very special place in my family members's hearts. We grow it every year and try to visit lavender farms whenever possible. Here are two of my favorite ways to use lavender from our garden, fresh or dried.
