I don't mean made out of iceing I mean the real flower.
Where Can I Buy Edible Lavender?
There are several varieties of lavender, and all of them are edible. English lavender is considered the best for teas and French for flavorings, although any lavender will work.
Most garden centers carry lavender. Check out on-line garden centers like Springhill, or Gurneys, as these catalog-based firms will frequently carry different varieties, and they are considerably less expensive than your local garden center.
If you are not in a position to plant or grow lavender, I would suggest you check your local apothecary store/alternative health/herbalist store, as they will more than likely have sprigs or sachets of untainted, organic edible lavender.
I do not recommend getting lavender from a commercially-sold lavender sachet or potpourri, as the aromas are frequently artificially enhanced, and can be aroma, flavor, or otherwise contaminated by other ingredients.
Here are two internet outfit that sells lavender in bulk at reasonable prices, and I am sure there are others if you do a quick Google search.
http://www.sfherb.com/potpourri-ingredie...
http://www.lavenderhillherbs.com/flowers...
Reply:Lavender is an herb you can buy at your local grocery store
Reply:Try a fresh market
Reply:I have never seen nor heard of 'edible lavender' but I do know that my favorite tea shop sells at least one tea that is flavored with lavender ... it's called 'lavender earl grey' and it is WONDERFUL. Their website is www.perennialtearoom.com
Reply:http://www.pelindaba.com/cgi-bin/pelinda...
They've got great lavender stuff. I love them!!
Have fun!
Monday, November 16, 2009
How can I create free publicity for my retail store "the lavender tangerine" Any suggestions ?
Write a press release about something that is newsworthy about your store. Like a new person being hired or promoted or expanding a product line etc.
Send it out to all the smaller papers in your area that are always hungry for content and submit it online to local web news web sites.
Other free marketing ideas below
How can I create free publicity for my retail store "the lavender tangerine" Any suggestions ?
just tell any school guy i mean school student to give advertise article of your retail store in his or her school magazine
Send it out to all the smaller papers in your area that are always hungry for content and submit it online to local web news web sites.
Other free marketing ideas below
How can I create free publicity for my retail store "the lavender tangerine" Any suggestions ?
just tell any school guy i mean school student to give advertise article of your retail store in his or her school magazine
What exactly is Bergamot and why does it smell like lavender to me????
I always noticed that. Can i plant bergamot? I never saw it for sale in the burpee catalog.
What exactly is Bergamot and why does it smell like lavender to me????
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergamot_he...
Reply:its a cross between a lemon and a pear
Reply:Bergamot is an essential oil from the fruit of a citrus tree, Citrus aurantium bergamia. I suppose you could plant one if you could find the seeds, or if you could get a seedling. As to why it smells like lavender to you - odors are subjective, just as colors or tastes are.
Reply:Origin of bergamot oil
This tree is native to South East Asia, but was introduced to Europe, and particularly Italy and is also found in the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.
Bergamot oil is made from a tree that can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit, but in a pear-shape. The fruit ripens from green to yellow.
The oil is one of the most widely used in the perfumery and toiletry industry and forms, together with neroli and lavender, the main ingredient for the classical 4711 Eau-de-cologne fragrance. It is used to flavor Earl Grey tea.
The name is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold.
I love the smell of Bergamot and use Sarah Jessica Parker's perfume called "Lovely" because it has a lot of Bergamot oil in it.
Reply:Maybe this site will help you...
tells you a bit about it and might help you find it to plant it.
Reply:Monarda didyma (Bergamot, Scarlet beebalm, Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea, or Crimson Beebalm) is an aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to eastern North America from Maine west to Ohio and south to northern Georgia. Its name is derived from its odor. This is not the same as Bergamot Orange which is a citrus which also has an aromatic oder similar to the herb. Both are used in making certain teas.
The herb is fairly common and you should be able grow it with no problem.
Reply:Its usually used for aromatherapy. See full description:
Latin Name = Citrus bergamia
Region = Italy, Ivory Coast
Color = Emerald to olive-green
Aroma = a fresh citrus, slightly spicy aroma.
Plant Description
The Bergamot tree is a small, citrus family, tree, native to Morocco and tropical Asia. The essential oil of Bergamot is derived from the peel of the fruit, which is a relative of the bitter orange.
Aromatherapy Uses
Bergamot essential oil is a uplifting and balancing essential oil, helping to alleviate anxiety, depression, fear and listlessness, and encourages a restful sleep. Bergamot essential oil works as an antiseptic, and helps fight against colds, flu, urinary tract infections, respiratory and mouth infections. it is an effective astringent, good for oily skin, used to reduce acne, and eczema, Bergamot essential oil also helps heal herpes, and shingles. Plus, bergamot essential oil helps to control and balance the appetite. Use it in caring for oily and blemished skin. Use in vaporizer to disperse unwanted odors.
It makes a marvelous room spray in times of illness or depression, cleansing, deodorizing, and keeping insects away.
A Confidence builder, Bergamot essential oil relaxes and refreshes. It uplifts the spirit and emotions with its invigorating citrus fragrance. Bergamot essential oil can help relieve anxiety and depression, ease grief and sadness, increase mental alertness and correct emotional imbalances through an effect on the hypothalamus.
For more ways to use Bergamot essential oil.
For more thing that Bergamot essential oil can be used for.
Source: fruit peel
production method: expression
traditional use: antiseptic, deodorant, perfume, soothing agent, skin conditioner
Perfume Note=Top
Blends with: chamomile, coriander, cypress, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, ylang ylang
Reply:Bergamot is an American herb that was once widely used by native Americans. It was introduced to the early colonists by the Oswego Indians, and Oswego tea was made by colonists during the time of the Boston Tea Party. The dark pink, red and purple flowers smell pleasantly of oranges. They are a nice addition to the flower border and attract bees.
Reply:Monarda, which is the botanical name for Bergamot is a true native plant here in United States. It was brought to the attention of the Europeans in the late 1500’s when a Spanish botanist, Monardes discovered it and cataloged it in his book of botany. Since he thought it smelled like the bergamot , a small citrus fruit found growing along the Mediterranean coast, he called in bergamot.
A favorite of the native Americans this fragrant plant was used medicinally for many ailments. It was so popular with our Colonial people for tea and as a cure
Reply:Connecticut Wildflowers
Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
The leafy bracts under the flowerheads are often tinted with lavender. White bergamot (Monarda clinopodia) looks similar, but the flowers are very pale, and the bracts tinted with white. Both plants have aromatic leaves.
• Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
• Habitat: dry fields, thickets, and clearings, usually on limy soil
• Height: 2-3 feet
• Flower size: 1/2 to 3/4 inch long
• Flower color: pink to lavender
• Flowering time: July to August
• Origin: native
Nanny Profile
What exactly is Bergamot and why does it smell like lavender to me????
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergamot_he...
Reply:its a cross between a lemon and a pear
Reply:Bergamot is an essential oil from the fruit of a citrus tree, Citrus aurantium bergamia. I suppose you could plant one if you could find the seeds, or if you could get a seedling. As to why it smells like lavender to you - odors are subjective, just as colors or tastes are.
Reply:Origin of bergamot oil
This tree is native to South East Asia, but was introduced to Europe, and particularly Italy and is also found in the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.
Bergamot oil is made from a tree that can grow up to four meters high, with star-shaped flowers and smooth leaves, bearing citrus fruit resembling a cross between an orange and a grapefruit, but in a pear-shape. The fruit ripens from green to yellow.
The oil is one of the most widely used in the perfumery and toiletry industry and forms, together with neroli and lavender, the main ingredient for the classical 4711 Eau-de-cologne fragrance. It is used to flavor Earl Grey tea.
The name is derived from the city Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first sold.
I love the smell of Bergamot and use Sarah Jessica Parker's perfume called "Lovely" because it has a lot of Bergamot oil in it.
Reply:Maybe this site will help you...
tells you a bit about it and might help you find it to plant it.
Reply:Monarda didyma (Bergamot, Scarlet beebalm, Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea, or Crimson Beebalm) is an aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to eastern North America from Maine west to Ohio and south to northern Georgia. Its name is derived from its odor. This is not the same as Bergamot Orange which is a citrus which also has an aromatic oder similar to the herb. Both are used in making certain teas.
The herb is fairly common and you should be able grow it with no problem.
Reply:Its usually used for aromatherapy. See full description:
Latin Name = Citrus bergamia
Region = Italy, Ivory Coast
Color = Emerald to olive-green
Aroma = a fresh citrus, slightly spicy aroma.
Plant Description
The Bergamot tree is a small, citrus family, tree, native to Morocco and tropical Asia. The essential oil of Bergamot is derived from the peel of the fruit, which is a relative of the bitter orange.
Aromatherapy Uses
Bergamot essential oil is a uplifting and balancing essential oil, helping to alleviate anxiety, depression, fear and listlessness, and encourages a restful sleep. Bergamot essential oil works as an antiseptic, and helps fight against colds, flu, urinary tract infections, respiratory and mouth infections. it is an effective astringent, good for oily skin, used to reduce acne, and eczema, Bergamot essential oil also helps heal herpes, and shingles. Plus, bergamot essential oil helps to control and balance the appetite. Use it in caring for oily and blemished skin. Use in vaporizer to disperse unwanted odors.
It makes a marvelous room spray in times of illness or depression, cleansing, deodorizing, and keeping insects away.
A Confidence builder, Bergamot essential oil relaxes and refreshes. It uplifts the spirit and emotions with its invigorating citrus fragrance. Bergamot essential oil can help relieve anxiety and depression, ease grief and sadness, increase mental alertness and correct emotional imbalances through an effect on the hypothalamus.
For more ways to use Bergamot essential oil.
For more thing that Bergamot essential oil can be used for.
Source: fruit peel
production method: expression
traditional use: antiseptic, deodorant, perfume, soothing agent, skin conditioner
Perfume Note=Top
Blends with: chamomile, coriander, cypress, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, ylang ylang
Reply:Bergamot is an American herb that was once widely used by native Americans. It was introduced to the early colonists by the Oswego Indians, and Oswego tea was made by colonists during the time of the Boston Tea Party. The dark pink, red and purple flowers smell pleasantly of oranges. They are a nice addition to the flower border and attract bees.
Reply:Monarda, which is the botanical name for Bergamot is a true native plant here in United States. It was brought to the attention of the Europeans in the late 1500’s when a Spanish botanist, Monardes discovered it and cataloged it in his book of botany. Since he thought it smelled like the bergamot , a small citrus fruit found growing along the Mediterranean coast, he called in bergamot.
A favorite of the native Americans this fragrant plant was used medicinally for many ailments. It was so popular with our Colonial people for tea and as a cure
Reply:Connecticut Wildflowers
Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
The leafy bracts under the flowerheads are often tinted with lavender. White bergamot (Monarda clinopodia) looks similar, but the flowers are very pale, and the bracts tinted with white. Both plants have aromatic leaves.
• Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
• Habitat: dry fields, thickets, and clearings, usually on limy soil
• Height: 2-3 feet
• Flower size: 1/2 to 3/4 inch long
• Flower color: pink to lavender
• Flowering time: July to August
• Origin: native
Nanny Profile
How much should I charge for a nicely packaged 175g Lavender Bath Milk?
If you are selling at a retail store I would charge as much as I think the customers would pay.
If you are wholesaling to companies they need to be able to price the products at competitive rates and make at least 35%.
You also need to consider your overhead and the quanitity you would sale.
I found these retail prices.
HONEYBEE GARDENS GOAT'S MILK SOAP ROSEMARY LAVENDER 3.5 OZ Now: $10.08
SHAMAN EARTHLY ORGANICS BATH %26amp; SHOWER GEL MOISTURIZING MILK LAVENDER %26amp; ORANGE 16 OZ
Now: $7.80
OUTER BODY MILK BATH LAVENDER 5 LB Now: $8.46
http://www.shop.com/Beauty-a-Lavender+Ba...
Weleda Lavender Bath Milk $20.00 from 2 Sellers Size: 200mL/6.8fl.oz http://health-beauty.pricegrabber.com/ot...
If you are wholesaling to companies they need to be able to price the products at competitive rates and make at least 35%.
You also need to consider your overhead and the quanitity you would sale.
I found these retail prices.
HONEYBEE GARDENS GOAT'S MILK SOAP ROSEMARY LAVENDER 3.5 OZ Now: $10.08
SHAMAN EARTHLY ORGANICS BATH %26amp; SHOWER GEL MOISTURIZING MILK LAVENDER %26amp; ORANGE 16 OZ
Now: $7.80
OUTER BODY MILK BATH LAVENDER 5 LB Now: $8.46
http://www.shop.com/Beauty-a-Lavender+Ba...
Weleda Lavender Bath Milk $20.00 from 2 Sellers Size: 200mL/6.8fl.oz http://health-beauty.pricegrabber.com/ot...
What type of Lavender has small white flowers and releases it scent at night and smells nothing like Lavender?
Its not a lavender dear.
All lavender are bee pollenated so as bee's are not out at night, whatever it is you are referring to is not from the lavender family.
What type of Lavender has small white flowers and releases it scent at night and smells nothing like Lavender?
It's not Dama De Noche is it? This has small white flowers and releases it's scent at night to keep away the mosquitos, i think.
Reply:I think what you mean is Honeysuckle. Beautiful scent in the evening.
Reply:Lavender is blue, if it's white and smells nothing like Lavender then I'm afraid it's not Lavender.
Reply:I've seen the white lavender at nursery, but I don't know much about it or how they release its scent...
All lavender are bee pollenated so as bee's are not out at night, whatever it is you are referring to is not from the lavender family.
What type of Lavender has small white flowers and releases it scent at night and smells nothing like Lavender?
It's not Dama De Noche is it? This has small white flowers and releases it's scent at night to keep away the mosquitos, i think.
Reply:I think what you mean is Honeysuckle. Beautiful scent in the evening.
Reply:Lavender is blue, if it's white and smells nothing like Lavender then I'm afraid it's not Lavender.
Reply:I've seen the white lavender at nursery, but I don't know much about it or how they release its scent...
What flower colors would look good with deep purple and lavender bridesmaid dresses for a March wedding?
Shades of pink from the deepest mauve to lightest pink with purple statice. Or pale yellow. Hydrangaes would be a great flower to use.
What flower colors would look good with deep purple and lavender bridesmaid dresses for a March wedding?
I think traditional lilies (white with fushia inside) would be really pretty!
Congratulations!
Reply:the easter flower would look awsome it think
Reply:a mixed bouquet of fresh tulips in white, daffodils in yellow, lavender hyacinths and pink roses. All the spring colors and flowers would work wonderfully against the purple palette.
Reply:gold, rose and ivory colored ...if you can find them
Reply:I had deep purple and I used pink and cream roses and cymbidium orchids. I don't like when the flowers are so matchy with the bridesmaids dresses. I had their bouquets tied with dark purple ribbons to match, it turned out very pretty.
Reply:Lilacs, hydrangeas, roses, and carnations would look good with those dresses.
What flower colors would look good with deep purple and lavender bridesmaid dresses for a March wedding?
I think traditional lilies (white with fushia inside) would be really pretty!
Congratulations!
Reply:the easter flower would look awsome it think
Reply:a mixed bouquet of fresh tulips in white, daffodils in yellow, lavender hyacinths and pink roses. All the spring colors and flowers would work wonderfully against the purple palette.
Reply:gold, rose and ivory colored ...if you can find them
Reply:I had deep purple and I used pink and cream roses and cymbidium orchids. I don't like when the flowers are so matchy with the bridesmaids dresses. I had their bouquets tied with dark purple ribbons to match, it turned out very pretty.
Reply:Lilacs, hydrangeas, roses, and carnations would look good with those dresses.
Has anyone ever grown lavender before?
i really don't know what i'm doing i just picked it up a the store cuz it smelled nice.i need to know a little more than water it i already knew thati need like some other info on .the subject.
Has anyone ever grown lavender before?
I think this is one of those plants everyone enjoys. The plant has a long history of cultivation. Lavender is a family of some 25- 30 plants native to the Mediterranean, growing in dry, rocky habitats. These plants will not survive damp winter rains without excellent drainage or summer humidity without good air circulation and lots of sun. It can be done, after all England is famous for their lavender. It just needs warmth and shelter from harsh, wet winters. It is dampness, more than cold, that kills lavender plants. In summer humidity be sure the have lots of room for air to circulate as they can get a fungal disease and rot without air.
Considered an herb, it is a semi-woody, semi-evergreen perennial, growing in an upright mounding clump. Like many plants grown for their essential oils, a lean soil, lacking organics, will encourage a higher concentration of oils. An Higher pH and especially a chalky soil, one over a lime stone bed rock, will enhance the lavenders fragrance.
It takes about three years for Lavender to reach full size. Plants should be pruned every year immediately after bloom to keep a compact shape and encourage repeat flowering. Shear the stems after they the buds have opened unless you wish to use then for pot pouri. Then cut them after only the first couple of buds on the stem have opened. They are grey until the buds open. Once you see color they can be cut. If you wait til all the buds have opened you lose a lot of their scent and the buds will fall of the calyx more readily. The plant will bloom for about 4-5 weeks.
Cooking with lavender is common in Europe and the Mediterranean. In France it is used in Herb Provence. It is a member of the mint family and is close to rosemary, sage, and thyme. It is best used with fennel, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, and savory.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Lavender....
Lavandula angustifolia, known as English or True lavender is used as as bath freshener. Lavandula translates as "to wash" so float some in the bath water or fold a sprig in with your linens.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavandula_a...
Reply:Plant it in a location where it gets partial to full sun and moist soil. You can pick and dry the flower for later use in potpourri or soaps or oils.
Reply:Although lavender plants get regularly pruned simply by harvesting the flowers, to keep them well shaped and to encourage new growth, a bit of spring pruning is in order. The taller varieties can be cut back by approximately one-third their height. Lower growing varieties can either be pruned back by a couple of inches or cut down to new growth. If you live in an area where lavender suffers some winter die-back, don't even think about pruning your plants until you see some new green growth at the base of the plant. If you disturb the plants too soon in the season, they give up trying.
Containers
You can always grow your lavender in pots and move it to follow the sun or even bring it indoors for the winter. Keep in mind that although lavender has a large, spreading root system, it prefers growing in a tight spot. A pot that can accommodate the rootball with a couple of inches to spare would be a good choice. Too large a pot will only encourage excessive dampness.
Insure that the pot has plenty of drainage. To prevent water pooling in the pot, place about an inch of loose gravel at the bottom. Rot root is one of the few problems experienced by lavender plants. Use a loose, soilless mix for planting and remember that container grown lavender will require more water than garden grown plants. How much more depends on the environment and the type of pot. Water when the soil, not the plant, appears dry and water at the base of the plant to limit dampness on the foliage. Compact varieties make the best choices for containers. Some to try are L. angustifolia ‘Nana Alba’ and Spanish lavender
Reply:plant in well drained sandy soil, make sure if the roots are wound around from being put in pot separate the roots a little in middle on bottom. mulch with leaves or grass for winter, comes back every year wider and fuller. love it!
Reply:Advice from Alina is very comprehensive isnt it? Really, all you need is well drained soil and sunny position. and talk to the plant!!!
Reply:Growing Requirements
As with most plants, your success in growing this coveted plant will depend both on what kind of growing conditions you can provide and which varieties you select to grow. Lavender plants will tolerate many growing conditions, but it thrives in warm, well drained soil and full sun.
Read the rest of the article. I have 2 lavender plants and I cut the brown/gray dead leaves out when I see them. I also notice that the plant sucks water like its nobodys business. Get the plant use to a watering routine just like you have a routine of eating. Also as a child I did a test on what kinds of music plants respond to the best. My results were that plants grow better when they listen to Christian and Classical music.
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Has anyone ever grown lavender before?
I think this is one of those plants everyone enjoys. The plant has a long history of cultivation. Lavender is a family of some 25- 30 plants native to the Mediterranean, growing in dry, rocky habitats. These plants will not survive damp winter rains without excellent drainage or summer humidity without good air circulation and lots of sun. It can be done, after all England is famous for their lavender. It just needs warmth and shelter from harsh, wet winters. It is dampness, more than cold, that kills lavender plants. In summer humidity be sure the have lots of room for air to circulate as they can get a fungal disease and rot without air.
Considered an herb, it is a semi-woody, semi-evergreen perennial, growing in an upright mounding clump. Like many plants grown for their essential oils, a lean soil, lacking organics, will encourage a higher concentration of oils. An Higher pH and especially a chalky soil, one over a lime stone bed rock, will enhance the lavenders fragrance.
It takes about three years for Lavender to reach full size. Plants should be pruned every year immediately after bloom to keep a compact shape and encourage repeat flowering. Shear the stems after they the buds have opened unless you wish to use then for pot pouri. Then cut them after only the first couple of buds on the stem have opened. They are grey until the buds open. Once you see color they can be cut. If you wait til all the buds have opened you lose a lot of their scent and the buds will fall of the calyx more readily. The plant will bloom for about 4-5 weeks.
Cooking with lavender is common in Europe and the Mediterranean. In France it is used in Herb Provence. It is a member of the mint family and is close to rosemary, sage, and thyme. It is best used with fennel, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, and savory.
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Lavender....
Lavandula angustifolia, known as English or True lavender is used as as bath freshener. Lavandula translates as "to wash" so float some in the bath water or fold a sprig in with your linens.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavandula_a...
Reply:Plant it in a location where it gets partial to full sun and moist soil. You can pick and dry the flower for later use in potpourri or soaps or oils.
Reply:Although lavender plants get regularly pruned simply by harvesting the flowers, to keep them well shaped and to encourage new growth, a bit of spring pruning is in order. The taller varieties can be cut back by approximately one-third their height. Lower growing varieties can either be pruned back by a couple of inches or cut down to new growth. If you live in an area where lavender suffers some winter die-back, don't even think about pruning your plants until you see some new green growth at the base of the plant. If you disturb the plants too soon in the season, they give up trying.
Containers
You can always grow your lavender in pots and move it to follow the sun or even bring it indoors for the winter. Keep in mind that although lavender has a large, spreading root system, it prefers growing in a tight spot. A pot that can accommodate the rootball with a couple of inches to spare would be a good choice. Too large a pot will only encourage excessive dampness.
Insure that the pot has plenty of drainage. To prevent water pooling in the pot, place about an inch of loose gravel at the bottom. Rot root is one of the few problems experienced by lavender plants. Use a loose, soilless mix for planting and remember that container grown lavender will require more water than garden grown plants. How much more depends on the environment and the type of pot. Water when the soil, not the plant, appears dry and water at the base of the plant to limit dampness on the foliage. Compact varieties make the best choices for containers. Some to try are L. angustifolia ‘Nana Alba’ and Spanish lavender
Reply:plant in well drained sandy soil, make sure if the roots are wound around from being put in pot separate the roots a little in middle on bottom. mulch with leaves or grass for winter, comes back every year wider and fuller. love it!
Reply:Advice from Alina is very comprehensive isnt it? Really, all you need is well drained soil and sunny position. and talk to the plant!!!
Reply:Growing Requirements
As with most plants, your success in growing this coveted plant will depend both on what kind of growing conditions you can provide and which varieties you select to grow. Lavender plants will tolerate many growing conditions, but it thrives in warm, well drained soil and full sun.
Read the rest of the article. I have 2 lavender plants and I cut the brown/gray dead leaves out when I see them. I also notice that the plant sucks water like its nobodys business. Get the plant use to a watering routine just like you have a routine of eating. Also as a child I did a test on what kinds of music plants respond to the best. My results were that plants grow better when they listen to Christian and Classical music.
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