Growing & Using Lavender: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-155

by Patricia R. Barrett

Overview

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780882664750
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/06/1996
Series:	Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin , #155
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	187,177
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.55(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Author Patti Barrett is stress-free as she gardens and cleans at home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Her dwelling encounters much traffic—she lives with her husband, two daughters, one dog and four cats—and yet she keeps realistic standards and practices her own easy tips found in Too Busy to Clean? She effectively devotes minimal time and effort to the maintanence of her house. Patti is also a freelance writer and enjoys gardening.

Table of Contents

Lavender

Types of Lavender

Hardy Lavender

Tender Lavenders

Other Lavenders

Growing and Culture

Propagation

Planting Location and Soil Conditions

Container Gardening

Pruning

Harvest

Uses of Lavender

Medicinal Uses

Cooking

Lavender Crafts