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• Evelegh, Tessa

Lavender is one of the most beloved herbs in the garden. Its vivid colours from sun-soaked indigo to subtly tinged violet-white; its wonderfully heady and unmistakable aroma; its powers to soothe, to heal and delight all the senses--all contribute to its pre-eminent position in the herb garden.

Tessa Evelegh explores the full possibilities of this prized and beloved herb within this inspirational new book. Because lavender dries so well, retaining much of its color and all of its scent, it can be used all year round. With such inspiring ideas as a wire heart for the wardrobe, Shaker sachets for linen chests, a beautiful wall hanging, a lavender scrub mitt for the bath and an Elizabethan pomander, you can create lavender masterpieces from January to December.

Fresh lavender is used to full effect with wonderful arrangements and simple ideas to make the most of the summer harvest. Often overlooked as a cooking herb, revealed here are delicious recipes for using lavender in the kitchen, as well as how to use the herb in simple aromatherapy.

With an introduction on its history and folklore and a whole chapter on how to cultivate, nurture and dry lavender, this book is not merely a celebration but a wealth of information and fascinating detail. Illustrated with fabulous specially commissioned photographs, this book is a unique evocation of one of our most beautiful plants: one that has been loved for centuries, carried and cultivated around the world, and prized for its unique properties and enchanting aromatic powers.