Posted by Grange Co-op on 19th Feb 2016
The name Lavender comes from the Latin word “lavare”, to wash. This harkens to historical uses for the lavender plant – as an antiseptic and for healing. During the Middle Ages lavender was considered an indispensible herb for its medicinal properties. In modern times, lavender fragrance has been discovered to have a calming effect, the florets have a number of culinary uses, the plant is insect repellent and in the garden it attracts benef… Read more