Are these not THE most beautiful images ever? Fields of lavender and pretty flower girls with lavender head wreaths.

Now’s a good time to plant, and even transplant, lavender. Lavenders actually transplant well, but they may not flower in the first season after they’re moved. If you do wish to transplant one, snip off any flowers, cut the roots back a little then plant it in its new position. Leave Lavandula stoechas varieties until early spring.

Lavender likes a gritty, sandy loam. [Read more...]