Lavender's fresh, herby scent is unique, and the flowers can retain their lovely smell for a long time when dried properly. Dried lavender can be decorative, used in potpourri, in a scented satchel, ...

Chef Jerry Traunfeld is all about that hidden versatility. Herbs are his “thing,” he says. And he’s got the track record to back it up. Once the long-time head chef at The Herbfarm, a ...

Lavender is touted as a natural remedy for everything from acne to insomnia. It also smells nice, of course. Here are a few simple ways to get more lavender in your life. Even if the health benefits ...

Forget France. A quick drive up to the Texas Hill Country is all that’s required to get a Provençal fix this time of year. Acres of the rolling countryside will be blanketed in blooming lavender ...

In gardens, lavender creates a hedge of feathery silver purple. A drop of cool lavender oil on the temple relieves headaches. Thrown in a drawer, it makes underwear smell good. But do you want to put ...