Friday, May 21, 2010

I have two bottles of essential oil, ylangylang and lavender, i ,opened the two last week?

how many months or years will they stay ok to use? i mean, i heard that when u open a bottle of an essential oil, u only have 6 months to use that eo, is that true?

I have two bottles of essential oil, ylangylang and lavender, i ,opened the two last week?
i think for as long as you need - i sometimes keep mine for a year and they always smell fine and work great. but normally you run out before this and i only have mine for about 3 months . i think just untill you run out. but if your worried and heard 6 mnths go with that





ylang ylang and lavender are great for relaxation great choice!


In HARRY POTTER, how did JK Rowling describe Lavender Brown's appearance?

Did she describe her as being pale and having blonde hair, brown hair, black hair? Is she light or dark skinned?





I can't remember JK ever actually describing what she looked like.


Thanks (:

In HARRY POTTER, how did JK Rowling describe Lavender Brown's appearance?
I can't recall her ever being truly described in the books and Harry Potter Lexicon doesn't mention a physical description. Although if you are interested it includes links and notes to exact parts of the books so I put the link below.
Reply:Well---i dont know----JK ROwling never actually gave a physicl descrition of her----but to me----she seems very english----probably a pure blood--born and brought up in england---with--lets see--blond hair-most probably
Reply:I agree that she was never described in the books. However, "Brown" is what I would term a "very English" name, and it is no surprise to me, after meeting many Browns throughout my life, that she appears wholly Anglo-Saxon.





Jim


⌘ http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com ⌘
Reply:I really didn't remeber her decribing Lavender very much but i always thought that Lavender Brown is just like The Parvati's sisters. Indian but with a raise in England
Reply:HAHAHA!


That's true!


I don't think that she EVER describes her!


I always imagined her to be Prunella from Arthur!


http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl...











Have a look if you want hahahah!
Reply:She actually never physically described Lavender. In one of the movies, I think maybe the 3rd, she was portrayed with dark skin, but the books never said anything about what she looks like.

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Is it true that when you mix rosemary, lavender, and jojoba oil into your shampoo your hair grows?

i have been using this method for a period of six months and my hair grew rapidly, like about 4 inches of hair is their somethign else i can use beside that?

Is it true that when you mix rosemary, lavender, and jojoba oil into your shampoo your hair grows?
It is a myth.
Reply:it helps growth because they are supposed to be good conditioners for ur hair if u use it as a supplement to your washing schedule.... So, definately I wouldn't stop doing it if you're aiming for growth, but there is something that WILL help your hair strength and growth in general and that is hair, skin and nail vits you can find at a health supply shop.
Reply:I've never heard that before but I want my hair to grow longer so I'm gonna try that where did you get all that stuff just at a local store and you mixed it right into your shampoo?
Reply:Hair grows anyway, love, whether you add oils to your shampoo or not. Growing is the only thing hair CAN do....





Healthy hair normally grows about 6 inches a year in average and faster during the summer than during any other season. So if you've grown 4 inches in the last 6 month it's nothing but normal.





What you can do though is invest in a good range of hair products, and limit breakage and split ends so that you need fewer trims and can actually keep your new growth.


Can you help me name my under 6 girls soccer team. Our colors are lavender and deep purple.?

I know it's a silly question...but it's really hard!The girls want something like The Butterflies or The Princesses. The team parents want something a bit more tough, or at least not sooo girly! I'm trying to please them all and could use some suggestions! Thanks!

Can you help me name my under 6 girls soccer team. Our colors are lavender and deep purple.?
The Purple People Eaters!





Sorry, that's all I could think of.
Reply:Lavender and deep purple...hmm...not to girly..Under six, you say (I started to sound like the sorting hat). How about....Flying Fox!
Reply:Lilac Lashers





Purple Punishers





Teehee, I think its kinda hard core for little 'uns but I still think its cute in a way!
Reply:PURPLE PEOPLE EATERS!!!!!!
Reply:The Purple Flash. Or along those lines. You can see I'm on the parent's side. What's in a name: Respect, motivation and, perhaps, a little intimidation. And no, I'm not one of those adult freaks who would whip their kids or attack a referee for a victory.
Reply:The Royal Pains cause purple is the color of royalty and pain means they will inflict damage to the other team
Reply:lvender chicks
Reply:ohh too cute!!!





Lunachicks


Mighty Grapes


SupaNovas


Young Guns


Bewitching*
Reply:SORRY I CAN NOT BUT YOU CAN TRY TO KEEP NAMES LIKE THE 6 GERMS, ETC
Reply:only real madrid

Vitamin C Benefits

Does lavender oil work on acne scars?

Someone told me this,


how should i rub it in?


what other things are there?

Does lavender oil work on acne scars?
You need something with hydroquinone. It usually comes in a perscription. I use Lustra for my blotches after I had my son. It is also for treating acne scars. This is the best stuff I have ever used and I have tried many, many products.
Reply:Yes, lavender oil works well on


acne scars. Find some good home


remedies for acne scars at


Stimulating growth of skinny lavender?

I have a lavender plant in a pot, which I over-wintered inside. It barely made it, but is alive, one stalk of it at least. It's a skinny, sickly looking thing, but I LOVE lavender and have grown attached to this plant. Repotted it earlier this spring in better soil, put it outside getting morning sun. Should I pinch/prune to stimulate growth? Feed? We live in the mid-atlantic region. Any suggestions would be most appreciated! :)

Stimulating growth of skinny lavender?
Unfortunately, without knowing which species of lavender, this is tough to answer. ...so I will try to generalize...


Most Lavandula like little water all year, not just in winter. They are very draught tolerant. Of course, if it is stunted and suffering, this may not be the best time to quit watering it. I would however begin to acclimate it to more than just morning sun. Watch it for signs of overexposure in harsh afternoon and evening sun, but otherwise give it as much as it can handle, until eventually, it can stand full exposure. As far as the pruning goes, I would probably pinch anything that doesn't look like it will take a lot of energy to save. Force the plant to spend it's time and energy on the parts that are the most alive. Remember that when you repotted it, if you teased the roots as you should, some will naturally be damaged. That's actually fine as long as you aren;t overworking the plant trying to regrow tissue from too many areas. I would also suggest top-dressing with bone meal, a drastically under-utilized item to have in your arsenal. Ahh... I see I have rambled on again... Anyway, goodluck.





Eric the GardeningGeek
Reply:both of your ideas are perfert! cut it back about halfway and give it a nice slow release food like osmocote, available at lowes. in about a month start hitting it with miracle gro every couple of weeks. i betcha it does great. ya know, lavender is a perennial, it can stay outdoors all winter if planted in the ground. it might do better if you plant it and leave it outside next winter. it will die down to the ground when it gets cold but come back the following spring :)


Is it possible to root woody herbs, such as sage or lavender, from cuttings?

It's possible, but not real easy. I've had more luck by layering, not cutting. Just push a stem into the ground; put a rock on it if it doesn't stay in. It will root in a month or two and you can cut it off and make a new plant out of it.

Is it possible to root woody herbs, such as sage or lavender, from cuttings?
The way layering has worked best for me is to take the longest branch from the base of the bush, score the stem not quite to the center (careful not to cut right through). This wound creates an area to heal and in doing so will be where roots are produced. Before covering it up apply some rooting hormone powder (available at Home Depot) to the cut area, then bury that section still attached to the plant and let the tip come up out of the soil again. You will need to leave it there the entire season. Don't nudge it or try to peek to check because the first roots are very fragile and you'll snap them off again. Once roots are formed, you can sever the stem by putting a shovel in the ground straight down to cut it off the parent plant.


How do you tell which is rosemary and which is lavender smell and look the same?

Rosemary is more green in color and waxy in appearance. lavender is smoky green grey in color.


Lavender


http://www.goodhumus.com/images/farm_sce...


Excellent foliage for the rosemary notice the Dark green color and waxy look.


http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/wp-co...


The flowers are completely different and the rosemary has a more pronounced pungent aroma. lavender on the other hand is a softer aroma with maybe a slight musty aroma.

How do you tell which is rosemary and which is lavender smell and look the same?
The leaves on Rosemary are darker green (sometimes with silver-green undersides), smaller, thinner, pointier and, when mature, much, much stiffer than Lavender. If you go get some Rosemary out of your spice cabinet, you'll see that it dries very hard, like little pine needles.


Now, take that bottle of Rosemary out to your plant and compare the scent to the unknown plant. If your jar of Rosemary is old, soak some in water for a while before the scent test.


Lavender smells more like something you'd want in your bath. People cook with Lavender, but it is much more floral and somehow more peaceful-smelling. It is a relaxing scent.


Rosemary is pungent and powerful. Grab a handful of the sprigs and squeeze it. Rosemary will leave a very strong scent on your hand, as well as a sticky, sap-like film that won't rinse off with water.


If you still can't tell, take a sprig to your local Nursery and compare it or just ask them.


Either way, you have a very hardy and useful plant.


If you have Lavender, you can braid the flowers, hang them upside-down to dry, then use them to scent your closet and dresser drawers, or crush them into bath water.


If it's Rosemary, you can cut some strong sprigs to use as skewers for beef. Cube the beef, poke holes through the middle of the cubes with a knife, then kabob it onto the Rosemary sprigs. Drizzle with Olive Oil, sprinkle with Kosher salt and fresh pepper, then grill or broil. It's amazing.
Reply:Lavender %26amp; rosemary look and smell very different to me.





Rosemary looks like a bush with pine tree like needles and smells like pine tree. There will be tiny purple/lavender flowers randomly on the plant if it is blooming.





Lavender flowers only occur on the edge of the stalk. There may be varieties with pine-like needles, but all their flowers should be at the end of each stalk. ANd lavender smells like, well...lavender.





You can also look at images at Burpee.com for additional photos on plant differences.
Reply:Rosemary is more pungent and the leaves are a bit smaller , both plants are edible , with the lavender flowers you can make tea, cookies, sachet for the drawers a good repellent for moths . It has a floral scent.

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How do I propigate lavender & mexican sage?

Living in northern calif. above nappa, elevation 1500ft. any suggestions?

How do I propigate lavender %26amp; mexican sage?
go to www.gardenweb.com, they have all the gardening answers and divided by plant type, location, etc.


coolest site for gardening.
Reply:Mitch E You are on newspaper!


http://www.osoq.com/funstuff/extra/extra...
Reply:yu're not smoking that sage are you???LOL
Reply:I would dig them up and split them. You can use a knife, or the shovel. Depending on how large they are you could make four plants out of one. Don't be afraid, just one swift cut down the middle will do it. Water well after you re-plant them.
Reply:You can select one of the longest branches and lay it flat on the ground. Then mark and dig a hole under the branch. Lay the branch over the hole, pushing down on the branch so it dips down into the hole. Cover it over with dirt, leaving the end exposed. Water as usual. After a while, the branch should begin to root in the hole, (can probe with your finger without disturbing too much. When you see that the branch has rooted, cut the branch off from the main plant. Allow the branch to grow a bit longer, then dig it up and transplant the "new" plant.





Good luck


How do i match my prom date's lavender dress without having to wear a white or lavender suit?

Am i just totally screwed...or is there a shred of hope somewhere

How do i match my prom date's lavender dress without having to wear a white or lavender suit?
haha. No worries!! You don't have to wear lavender at all if you don't want to. Certainly a black suit with a lavender boutiner (sp?) or whatever little lavender accent is fine. If you don't want that though, royal blue looks great with lavender. You could also try a pale green. You don't have to be matchy matchy. You can just complement the colors she is wearing.
Reply:wear black...that works
Reply:black suit with a lavender tie or dress shirt!
Reply:a black suit with....lavender cumberbun? or tie? or bow tie maybe? or a nice lavender dress shirt?
Reply:All good answers given already, you could also try a lavender flower the guys wear that matches. Sorry, I don't know how to spell what I am talking about and it is not coming up under spell check.
Reply:Why not try a grey suit it would look nice.You could also get one of the new ones with the ganster style stripes that would be very cool. Don't worry so much about matching just try not to clash.Many lavender match well with a light blue colour. If you have a Moores near you go with the Matrix vest in periwinkle it will go nicely.If you don't matrix is a design that has the blue background with black over top.
Reply:YOU COULD WEAR EITHER A LAVENDER TIE OR VEST.
Reply:you can wear a reg black tux with maybe a lavender dress shirt or you can go with all black including dress shirt and wear a nice lavender tie with a lavender boutonniere, personally i think the black on black will look best
Reply:Yeah wear black tux with a lavender vest..
Reply:wear a black suit with a lavender tie or bow or find a lavender dyed rose to pin it on your suit!
Reply:Dear tekkentag4, if you wear a black tux and just add a lavendar flower thing in your pocket, then you should be good.


I hope you guys have fun.


Cowgirl**


Will my lavender plant grow?

I replanted my lavender yesterday, and i decided to give it a trim as well, but i got a little scissor happy and now all that's left is a stick. Will it grow back??

Will my lavender plant grow?
Lavender is a mediteranian-climate plant. It likes long, hot summers, and dry, well-drained soil. It is the middle of winter where I am, and perhaps not the best time to regrow anything. But, you might have a different climate or season. If you are in a cold climate, try putting it in a sunny window to start. Water it, but make sure it doesn't stay wet. Empty out any standing water from the saucer beneath the pot. If it starts to put out new leaves you have been successful.
Reply:Maybe just let it be.. it should bounce back. Give a simple fert. to help it along.
Reply:will if you give it just the right amount of water and let it have enough sun
Reply:No
Reply:yes it will in time, they are hardy plant and can thrive in almost any thing e


What does lavender do to your hair? Remove brassiness?

Ermm i was just wondering what exactly lavender did to your hair. Does it help to remove brassy tones?


If so tell me how i could do this?


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What does lavender do to your hair? Remove brassiness?
lavinder does nothing to hair.....it makes it smell good....that is all

clogs

Do you have to planet Lavender in potting soil like you would with flowers? Or can you just use dirt?

I would probably use potting soil. I've always found that yard dirt never had enough nutrients for the plants. You could try peat moss with the dirt. My mom always used to combine top soil and peat moss. I like the potting soil- a lot easier.

Do you have to planet Lavender in potting soil like you would with flowers? Or can you just use dirt?
If you mean in a pot, than use potting mix, but if it is in the ground just use the dirt.


If i mix olive oil and with a little lavender oil will help my hair grow quicker?

will it, or what is the best oil? i have doo grow oil buti heard that doesnt work?





and please dont bring me down and say "NOTHING WILL HELP YOUR HAIR GROW!"

If i mix olive oil and with a little lavender oil will help my hair grow quicker?
if ur old enough, at least 18, start taking prenatal vitamins. your hair and nails will grow sooo fast. the best hair, nail days i had were during my pregnancies. too bad i was too fat to enjoy it :) u can get them over the counter at your local pharmacy or even walmart. they won't hurt u as every woman of child bearing age should take them so if they someday they become pregnant they can have the folic acid in their system to decrease the chance of the baby having neural tube defects.


anyways, hope this answered your question. good luck on your quest to obtain a better hair day :)
Reply:Well, I hear that massaging your scalp once a day for five minutes will help your hair grow, so....try massaging the oils in your hair whenever you feel it's necessary.
Reply:Forget that!





Use Avalon Organics shampoo and conditioner, that is the best reasonably priced hair care because there is no parabens and there's beta glucan that actually thickens hair.


What color eyes go well with lavender hair??

OK people, I'm looking for colors that go good with lavender. Like for this problem... what color eyes go well with lavender hair? I can't decide what color eyes for this manga-style female character me and my best friend made up, who has lavender hair. So I need a eye color that would really stand out...with lavender hair.

What color eyes go well with lavender hair??
emarald green would be PERFECT
Reply:Definitely green. Green would pop up against lavender.
Reply:i agree- a dark green would be gorgeous :D
Reply:ice blue


dark brown
Reply:emerald green, or silver.
Reply:** Green ~ Lavender **





(green complements lavender %26amp; vice versa)





Your character sounds awesome!





Ciao!
Reply:Green, it has to be green!!
Reply:aquamarine
Reply:Red eyes would definitely pop out with the lavender hair. Or a bright green. Any color that's opposite of lavendar. You can look it on the color wheel.





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Please, please, PLEASE don't do a Mary Sue! Mary Sues are one of the most hated OC (Original Characters) ever made by authors.





What is a Mary Sue?





Mary Sue are females that are put in stories so that the author can relate to the character and better imagine herself being a kick *** person and conquering the heart of every male character in the story plot.





She is usually extremely beautiful, more powerful than the other characters, is shy and gentle and cute with everyone. Mary Sues also makes the evil, sadistic, psychopath baddies become nice little people that are misunderstood and want to be forgiven.





Usually, people don’t really like reading about someone else’s fantasy of a totally oh-so-perfect, which are Mary Sues. Why? Cause it makes the story eye-rolling and boring.





Hints of Mary Sue:





-the cold stonic guy in the story falls in love with her at first sight. wait, scratch that. all guys in the story falls in love with her at first sight.





-unusually colored hair, eyes, and/or skin





-has amazing super natural powers





-a dark and misunderstood past





-makes a lot of friends and has absolutely corny moments with the guys since the guys think she's irresitable





-has a super duper great personality or an extremely weak personality that makes everyone want to help her





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Basically, don't make a Mary Sue. Please.





Have fun with your charater!
Reply:If she has lavender hair I would go with either emerald green eyes or jet black eyes. I don't know what the character's personality is like to decide between the two, but I'm sure these two will be the most striking.
Reply:Big, blue eyes.
Reply:Green or light yellow.


Where can I get lavender-colored nail polish?

I want to find a light lavender-colored nail polish, no sparkles or glitter in it. The color I'm looking for is like a pastel lavender (a shade like Lavender Envy from Sally Hansen).





I've looked in my local grocery stores (CVS, Kroger, HEB) and Sephora, but I can't find it. Any ideas would be appreciated!

Where can I get lavender-colored nail polish?
target sells sally hansen...also that n.y.c. brand at target has cheap nail polish ($1) thats comes in cool colors
Reply:You can buy lavender colored nail polish at


http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...


Good luck!
Reply:maybe Claire's...that's where I got my lavender nail polish.

Hotel Blu

What is the best method to prepare lavender oil?

Place 1 cup Lavendar and 2 cups oil in the glass bowl over a pot of simmering (not boiling) water.


Cover %26amp; simmer over low heat for about 3 hours.


Strain into a bowl. Let the oil cool, then transfer into dark, glass bottles sealed with a cap. Store in a cool, dark place.


Any vegetable oil will do, yet olive, almond, canola, and sesame oils are the best.


http://www.greenherbcafe.com/Articles.as...





OR...


Fill a clear glass jar with 3-4 cups crushed dried flowers, petals or leaves. Pour in 4 cups olive oil until it completely covers the herbs. Close the jar and shake well. Place the jar in a sunny location and shake everyday for 2-6 weeks. Strain the herbs with cheesecloth and squeeze out all of the remaining oil. Pour your infused oil into dark glass bottles.


Olive oil works well for cold infusions because it rarely becomes rancid.


Crushing the lavendar makes a stronger infusion.


http://www.deancoleman.com/recipes.htm





Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.


Lavender?? Where can they grow?

Can I plant lavender in tropical climate of Singapore? Is there any type of lavender that can survive such severe heat?

Lavender?? Where can they grow?
Here is a link to download a free e-book on everything lavender... http://www.taoherbfarm.com/downloads.htm


Someone on About.com asked the same question, and here is the link to more information.


http://experts.about.com/q/Herbs-720/Gro...





Since Lavender really likes a more dry climate it CAN be done, but you'll have to make sure the plant is grown in sandy soil, and has adequate drainage. Water infrequently.





Here is a news story that would indicate to me that you CAN grow lavender in Singapore...go to: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/s...





And Happy Gardening!
Reply:well my lavender here in Australia has survived 40c through the summer the trick is to have a well drained soil and water thoroughly in summer months good luck


Lavender or lilac as a color? And why is purple the new pink?

No matter what the magazines say this year, I've noticed that a lot more young women and little girls like purple, not pink. I do, too, esp. lilac. When did this shift?

Lavender or lilac as a color? And why is purple the new pink?
Yes I love lavender and lilac too. I think it is more flattering for most hair and skin tones than pink. I have fair, pinkish skin, fair hair and blue eyes, and although lilac always looks good on me, it is hard to get a shade of pink that does not clash with anything else. The blue tones in lilac are much more flattering.
Reply:Um, I just bought a fuschia top! It's not as nice as lilac though. Report It

Reply:lavender
Reply:I don't know but purple ROCKS so im not suprised!
Reply:Lavender, as you know is a lighter purpleish color. Lilac, isnt as much. Lilac is a dark purple. I'd pick lavender and Id pick the flower over lilacs too! And as far as I am concerned, purple isnt the new pink because every girl I know hates pink, and believe me, I know over 200 girls.


Why is the color violet/lavender/purple used for gender equality/feminism? What is its origin/history?

"Connections between purple and ancient gay stories and traditions indicate that lavender has considerably more significance than the mixture of “female red” and “male blue” colors. Purple represents, brings about, and is present during radical transformation from one state of being to another."

Why is the color violet/lavender/purple used for gender equality/feminism? What is its origin/history?
I haven't seen it associated with gender equality or feminism but I have seen those colors associated with domestic violence.


I used to work at a DV shelter. Haven't seen anything explaining the color choice.
Reply:no idea- but i love the smell of lavender
Reply:I didn't know that it was.

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Did you had a lavender body mud exfoliate??? How was it and where can I find some?

I use Aroma Dead Sea Mud Packs with lavender, rose, aloe vera etc from:





http://www.aromaspabymg.com/product/arom...





The Lavender works as an anti-bacterial agent, stimulates cell growth and works as a gentle sedative. They are also effective in cases of arthritis and rheumatism.





The body mask diminishes tension in the muscles and the nervous system and also has a positive influence on the peripheral nervous system.


Looking for name of tree with fern-like leaves and lavender flowers. Leaves look like chinese silk tree?

Sorry, it is not the mimosa. The mimosa blooms are a fluffy pink pincushion shape. The tree you are looking for is the Jacaranda mimosifolia. Better know by those who own one as the Mess-o-randa. A beautiful large street tree when seen in full bloom at this time of the year. So beautiful that thousands run to the nursery each year because they have to have one in their yard. Most will regret planting it. The better idea is to get your neighbor to put one in so you can enjoy it's beauty without all it's problems. It is not a friendly tree. Most will give you major root problems as it matures. Pushing up sidewalks, driveways and stuffing your sewers and outside plumbing with invaiding roots. Ever wonder how it got it's nick name? Mess-o-randa. The tree puts out more litter during the year the any other tree on our planet. At least it seems that way to anyone who has one in their yard. It has no off season of mess. It starts off right about now with it's daily raining of those pretty lavender blue flowers. I San Diego we call it the the blue mulch of summer. It will cover the area under and around the tree with enough flower that requires almost daily raking. If allowed on the ground for more then a few days it will start to act as a thick mulch and will start to kill off the lawn. The blue mulch will continure well into mid july. just as you think the worst is over it starts dropping thousands of it's tiny fern like leaves. You'll need to keep up with them and a weekly basis until about mid september when they really start to fall. They'll need almost daily attention unil thanksgiving. That's when the tiny leaves stop falling and the start of the twig drip. There were about 200 tiny leaves on every 6 - 7 inch twig and about 150 twigs per 12 - 18 inch stem. The twig drop keeps you busy till just after new years. that's when the long stems begin to fall. you get the stems thru april to about mid may. thats when she starts to bloom and the blue mulch starts all over again. The Mess-o-randa is a nightmare better left for someone with no life except that a a full time cleanup person. Talk to those who have one. Or drive around and see for yourself. You really don't want that tree!

Looking for name of tree with fern-like leaves and lavender flowers. Leaves look like chinese silk tree?
Sounds like you are talking about the Jacaranda. It has very airy leaves and blooms that are a vibrant lavendar. Very nice to look at but a mess to clean up. WHen the bloms fall, they leave a sticky residue.
Reply:mimosa


Can I cut back lavender?

I have lavender either side of garden steps. It's lovely but my kids disagree as it becomes swarmed in the summer with bees, making steps useless. Can I cut off all the long stems? I can't remove it as the house is rented. Can I cut it now as it's cold and the bees have gone?

Can I cut back lavender?
After the plant has flowered dead head the old flower stalks and gently cut back. This gentle pruning will help retain an attractive shape and encourage the plant to bush up. Don't prune too harshly, and never cut back to the old wood.


Pruning after flower happens in Autumn. In Spring you may need to do a mini-prune to tidy up the shape.





The main problem with lavender is that if you do not prune it and prune it gently it can become very woody and unattractive. Even with careful tending you may have to replace many lavender shrubs ever 5-6 six years. If you don't like the bees, prune off the flowers too (a few gardens I know do this and just keep the foliage as a hedge - it still smells nice as you brush past it).
Reply:just a light trim,
Reply:Think of it this way: the lavender is a great repellant for all other bugs and beasties. And personally my daughter loves watching the bees - maybe your kids ought to stop and observe sometime!





And yes, you can trim it back now, but not too much!
Reply:think you can cut it in the spring to renew the growth for the summer just chop off the dead bits on top,to stop it growing just keep trimming off the flower ,
Reply:yes, however this is the best thing you can do for it and will promote strong growth in the summer - so more bees!, if it causes that much of a problem you could just keep it cut back through the summer too, if the plants are already well established they will take pretty much anything without dying off completely. The bees are attracted only to the flower heads themselves so chop them off, dry them in the airing cupboard and make lavender pillows with them =0)
Reply:Yes - cut back to the point above (1/2 inch) where the stems have just started to become 'woody' - no lower
Reply:It is vital that you do!!! It stops the plant going woody and leggy. I am brutal with my lavender, I take the tops of the dead flowers with my lawnmower, the plant is now 17 years old, and still blooms twice a year.
Reply:Well, you can cut it, but he problem with Lavender is that if it is not used to being pruned you can kill it. The most you can hope for is to give it a light trim unless you want to run the risk of killing the plants. You might consider asking the owner to take care of it so you can't be held accountable if something does happen. Please read this article before pruning the Lavender. It explains what I'm talking about. You need to start very slowly and gently.


http://www.lavenderenchantment.com/Growi...


Good Luck


Are lavender plants harmful to cats?

Lavander is not listed among plants that are toxic to cats. A lady actually has a "recipe" mix of lavander and chamomille blooms meant to be sprinkled on kitty litters supposedly to make the box more attarctive for the cat.





While the blooms and plant itself may not be toxic to cats, remember that in the essential oil form, any otherwise safe plant could be toxic to the cat.

Are lavender plants harmful to cats?
go to purina.com and they have a list of poisonous plants.
Reply:I don't think so. I have lavendar in my back garden. But my cats probably don't like it much as they don't attempt to nibble it as they do the bordering grass. I think cats are quite good at discriminating harmful from non-harmful plants :)


Its great for wildlife and smells great when in flower. My cats play with the bees that come towards the lavendar when its in flower though...:)





Lavendar is not listed in this list of plants hazardous to pets :)


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Reply:I don't think so, but you should still keep the plant away from cats. Do you really want cats eating your plant?

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How far apart should English Lavender be planted?

"...sow seed in the spring directly where it is to be grown. Plants will grow ten to twelve inches wide within two years of sowing."


(from first website listed below)





"Some growers plant out in rows 2 feet apart, leaving a foot between each plant. Another mode of planting favoured is to plant out 18 inches apart each way and when these plants have occupied the ground for one year, each intervening plant and those of every other row are taken out, leaving the land planted 36 inches by 36 inches, the wide spaces being judged to allow the plant full growth for flower-bearing, room for cutting flowers and for keeping the ground quite clear of weeds. The plants removed are utilized for planting up fresh ground, each being divided into about three."


(from second website listed below)





I've been wanting to grow lavender for some time, but unsure if it will grow in my region (southeast Texas)...I believe I'll give it a go this year!





Good luck!

How far apart should English Lavender be planted?
At least a foot apart.
Reply:I think at least 3 feet apart to allow each plant to spread.


Would the guys have liked Lavender Lovegood if she had done a bend and snap routine at Hogwarts?

did you just combine two different characters? theres luna lovegood and then there is lavender brown, which do you mean? bacause if it was luna people would probably just think dhe was being her normal weird self, lavender seems slutty to me so yeah i guess she could pull it off.

Would the guys have liked Lavender Lovegood if she had done a bend and snap routine at Hogwarts?
That makes it seem like womens only need in life is to act "cute and dumb" and get some guy to like them. That is not true. If LUNA Lovegood had been a dumb blonde then I wouldn't have liked her as much as I do. She is the outsider everyone can relate to (if you have any empathy at all.)
Reply:Yeah man it was Luna, and yes, I think she already has some admirers or people who like her, even if she is as weird as she is! You Sir, need to know who is Lavender and who is Luna.
Reply:Who is Lavender Lovegood? I'm confused. Are you talking about Lavender Brown or Luna Lovegood?
Reply:Do you mean Luna Lovegood or Lavender Brown?





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Reply:It was Luna


What is the book "The Lavender Butterfly Murders" about?

Main characters, main conflict

What is the book "The Lavender Butterfly Murders" about?
Go to amazon.com and look the book up. There's bound to be some commentary on it there.


Can Lavender be divided?

I was just curious to see if lavender could be divided because I don't want to start from seed.

Can Lavender be divided?
Yes, in fact it is hardy, rip some up from another plant, heel it in, and there you go. Pretty soon you will be so sick of it, you will be writing to yahoo questions asking how to kill it.
Reply:Lavender makes really good cuttings, they are rather easy to grow and very hardy.


Just do them like every other cutting.


I don't really know if you can divide them.


Good luck! :D
Reply:Yes divide it in the spring and water it well.
Reply:Yes lavender can be divided.
Reply:not really, but you can easily propogate from cuttings
Reply:They grow pretty easy from cuttings. I had two when I moved onto this property now four years later I have fifteen growing beautifully and covered in flowers, all grown from cuttings from one of the original two.
Reply:No it cannot be divided as it has a single stem. It is very easy to grow from cuttings though especially friench lavendar - lavender dentata

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Can I make my lavender boots Superman red?

My boots are, I'm not sure the exact material, it can either be suede, or it can be something similar to it. I've had them for a few years, and since boots are rather pricey, and red ones are nearly hard to find ( especially on the cheaper end), and was wondering if I could dye them myself, and however it can be done, where can I purchase the necessary products?





Thanks for all the info! :-)

Can I make my lavender boots Superman red?
I researched this and it seems fairly easy. Check out these two links. The first tells you how to do it and the second is a link for some leather and suede dye products.





http://www.ehow.com/how_15423_dye-leathe...


http://www.fiebing.com/product.asp?typeI...
Reply:yes you can, most shoe shops carry dye.
Reply:Spray Paint them Red
Reply:Yes, use a crayon.


Growing lavender, basil, cliantro, chamillie and spermint?

i purchesed Lavender, Basil, Cliantro, Chameile and Spermint to grow. i have an apartment with roof space for ideal sunshine. I was just wandering if these herbs needed any other special care? can i grow them all in the same pot?

Growing lavender, basil, cliantro, chamillie and spermint?
Potting soil, a mild fertilizer, water and sun should work fine, I see no reason you couldn't grow them in a single container.
Reply:I think it would be better to grow them seperately.


How do you dry herbs? I have oregano, basil, sage, lavender, rosemary and mint!?

Love using them first time container growing them on my veranda!

How do you dry herbs? I have oregano, basil, sage, lavender, rosemary and mint!?
Drying Herbs





Storing herbs in dried form is very popular because it is such a simple way to preserve them. Dried herbs can be used straight from their jars just as they are needed for cooking or as a garnish just as fresh herbs are; however, the just-picked herb aroma is lost in the drying process. Marjoram, mint, oregano, rosemary, and thyme dry well. Some people may prefer to freeze herbs such as basil, chervil, chives, cilantro (large flat-leafed and parsley-like), dill, and parsley because drying them may be disappointing. See Freezing Fresh Herbs chart linked at the top of this page.





Harvesting and drying


Herb leaves should be cut when the plant’s stock of essential oils is at its highest.





In the leafy herbs (basil, chervil, marjoram, and savory) this occurs just before blossoming time.


Basil, lemon balm, parsley, rosemary, and sage can be cut as many as 4 times during the outdoor growing season.


Cutting should be done in the morning of a day that promises to be hot and dry. As soon as the dew is off the plants, snip off the top 6 inches of stem below the flower buds.





Bunch drying


Bunch drying is an easy way to dry long-stemmed herbs, such as marjoram, sage, savory, mint, parsley, basil, dill, and rosemary.





If the leaves are clean, it is not necessary to wash them; some of the oils may be lost during rinsing. However, if the leaves are dusty, or have been thickly mulched, rinse them briefly under cold water. Shake off any excess water and hang the herbs, tied in small bunches, just until the water evaporates away. Discard any dead or yellowed leaves.





As soon as possible, take the herb bunches in and hang them in a warm, dry place which is well ventilated and not exposed to direct sunlight. (Traditionally, herbs were hung above kitchen fireplace mantels or in attics.)





Tie herbs and hang – leafy ends down – so that the essential oils in the stems will flow into the leaves. Do not hang the herbs above the stove you cook on; grease and odors can damage the delicate texture, flavor, and aroma of the herbs.





To prevent dust from collecting on the drying leaves, place each bunch inside a paper bag before hanging. Gather the top of the bag and tie the herb stems so the leaves hang freely inside the bag. For ventilation, cut out the bottom of the bag or punch air holes in the sides.























There are other ways to dry herbs:





food dehydrator,


tray drying, or


microwave-oven drying.


Tray Drying


Tray drying works well for seeds and large-leafed herbs. It is the best choice for herbs with short stems that are difficult to tie together for hanging. Dry the herbs on a shallow-rimmed tray covered with cheesecloth.





To dry leaves:





Remove leaves from their stems or leave them attached.


Spread only one layer of leaves on a tray to ensure good air circulation and quick drying.


Place the tray in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area that is not exposed to direct sunlight.


Every few days, stir or turn the leaves gently to assure even drying. Depending on the temperature and humidity, it takes approximately a week or so for herbs to dry completely.


When the leaves are crisp and thoroughly dry, remove them from the trays and store in an airtight container.


To dry seeds:





Spread seeds on trays in a thin layer.


Dry as for leaves. Once dry, carefully hand rub the seed capsules and gently blow away chaff. Store in an airtight container.


Microwave Oven Drying


Microwave ovens can dry herbs quickly. However, extreme caution should be used when microwave drying because of the risk of not only scorching the herbs but also starting a fire and damaging the microwave.





If herbs need to be rinsed, make sure all the excess water is removed; otherwise, they will cook, not dry in the microwave.


Place no more than 4 or 5 herb branches in the microwave, arranging them between 2 paper towels.


Microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes; remove herbs from oven.


If herbs are not brittle and dry, microwave on HIGH for another 30 seconds.


Place herbs on a rack and let cool.


Store in an airtight container.
Reply:I usually gather a bunch together and tie them at the bottom, hanging them upside down in a dry place.
Reply:the best way I've found is to gather them with a piece of string and hang them upside down somewhere out of direct sunlight....also....you should pick them for drying very early in the morning, as this is when they have the peak amount of their oils for flavor.(by early I mean close to sunrise).
Reply:Just tie the stalks together with thread or light string them hang them upside down to dry. I just have them hanging in my pantry. Use a mortar and pestle to grind up. lots better than store bought.
Reply:Are they fresh? Just put them in the oven for 5-7 minutes. VOILA!
Reply:There are several ways to dry them. If you have a porch that has good breezes going through it, a shady overhang and is not in the direct sunlight, you can hang the herbs in bunches and dry them there.


Or you can use a dehydrator, on a very low setting.


Some people dry them in the oven, at a very low setting. Turn it to 'warm' and leave them overnight.


When you are cutting your herbs, cut them in the morning. If you wait until the afternoon, some of the voilatile oils will have evaporated, so the flavour is better if you cut them in the morning, before it starts to get warm out.
Reply:the way we used to dry herbs is by taking the batch of herbs and tie the ends together with string and hang them upside down in a cool place or best off by a fan. Hope this helps. good luck.
Reply:You can tie the fresh herb up with string or thread, and hang suspended in your kitchen from a hook or nail. Will dry in about 3 days.
Reply:I tie string around them and hang the upside down in a dry place.


Lavender Fields in Provence?

Does anybody know if its worth it to visit lavender fields during April? I was wondering how they would look during this times because I know it is best to visit in the summer and wondering if they will just be baron in the spring.

Lavender Fields in Provence?
Well, the amazingly heady scent (not to mention the color) of an entire field of lavender will only be available when it's in bloom.





In April - they will only be just beginning to put out their new growth. They'll look like fields of low shrubs. I

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I live in zone 5 and want to know if I can cut back my lavender, mint and sage plants and how far?

Thanks for identifying what zone you're in, it's valid to ask which map you are using, although the most common is USDA (Arnold Arboretum also has it's own hardiness zone map).





Most garden mints are completely hardy here, in zone 5, so you have no worries. I would recommend cutting it down, or raking the dead stuff out, once it's dry and brittle. The debris can build up, and it's not good. You'll also get rid of mint seeds, they grow fast enough by spreading that they don't need any help with additional seedlings!





Some sage is hardy too, though not all of it. I'm afraid it's up in the air on that one. If it is hardy, I don't think I'd bother cutting it back, unless it's quite large. Again, I'd wait til after Thanksgiving.





Lavender is a 'shrublet', and a broad leaf evergreen (technically). I would not cut that until spring. They can get large, but winters can really kill them back too. Let the winter claim what it will, then remove the dead in the spring and trim it up as needed.





I hope that this helps


Good luck-

I live in zone 5 and want to know if I can cut back my lavender, mint and sage plants and how far?
all herbs, in zone 5, usually overwinter better if left uncut, it helps protect them through the winter


clean up the dead stuff in spring


don't cut more than half of the woody part on sage
Reply:I don't know where zone 5 is (whose scale you're using). But, here on the coast in San Diego, the building I work in has lavender plants. Every year in winter, they cut them back to about 1 foot tall and they grow back with a vengeance in spring.
Reply:Not necessary. Mint will die back on it's own and reemerge next spring. You can mow mint to the ground if you want and you can't kill it. As long as the mint root is in the ground you will always have mint. The Lavender will likely die if you cut it back. Lavender is one of few plants that does not respond well to pruning so don't cut it back until it's gone dormant which is well after first freeze. As for the sage, I don't cut mine back either because I live in zone 7 and it's evergreen in my zone. I'm not sure about zone 5, but you might wait and see how it behaves this winter.


Where can i get bulk purple or lavender 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock paper at a reasonable price online?

We need some to make wedding invitations. We have looked at Michaels, hobby lobby, staples and numerous scrapbooking and paper stores. All we can find is the 12 x 12 sheets and you have to buy them by the sheet. I would like to buy them in packages. I am looking for dark purple and light purple? Help! Is there anywhere online or a store that anyone recommends? Thanks!

Where can i get bulk purple or lavender 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock paper at a reasonable price online?
Right now Michaels has 81/2 x 11 pack paper in lavender and purples. It comes in 50 sheet packs for $3.99 each. And in the sale flyers in the newspaper there are coupons. I think they are 40 or 50% off one item coupons. I know they have them. And right now there open stock 81/2 x11 paper is on sale 6 for $1. I know they carry them because i work for the new store in North Aurora and actually recommended that color to someone yesterday. Good luck.
Reply:marco's papers online has the best selection of papers i know of....and he often has really good specials. here is the url:


http://www.marcopaper.com/


good luck! sandy
Reply:http://www.hobbylobby.com/
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Reply:You should have been able to find it at hobby lobby! I work there and see lavendar notebook sized cardstock. hmmmm
Reply:Try


http://www.papergoods.com/Zbasic_line.sh...
Reply:The only thing I can think of is Office Depot, Staples or Office Max. This is where I usually go to get my cardstock for Christmas Cards... You could also go to a Local Scrapbook Store and ask them to order them for you.. They usually come in packs of 25 or 50.


I am curious to know what type of bee is slurping at my lavender flowers? I?

I had been seeing bumblebee's, but now I see a different type of bee that isnt fuzzy, and there is black and yellow nearer the butt that mesh together in a striped way. They seem a little scarier than the bumble bee in the way that they dart and move. they are not much smaller than the bumblebee, but not as round, more thinner bodied. I cant find any pictures. I live in VA. The bumblebees seem to arrive early in the am but then dissapear when these things come around? thanks.

I am curious to know what type of bee is slurping at my lavender flowers? I?
Check out this link from Wikipedia... I'm sure there are more thorough sources available, but this is one that I have used before.





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characteris...
Reply:They could be yellow jackets or hornets. Both sting when agitated. Your favorite search engine will locate pictures of them for you.
Reply:SOUNDS LIKE A HORNET !!!


I just purchased Downey Simple Pleasure Lavender & Vanilla fabric softener... how do I use it?

I don't have a downey ball... the bottle said if you don't have the Downy ball to just put it in during the final rinse... so do I put it in before the rinse? Does it sud up? HAs anyone else tried this brand and scent? I'm using it for my bed sheets! MMMmmmmm!

I just purchased Downey Simple Pleasure Lavender %26amp; Vanilla fabric softener... how do I use it?
just pour in about a capful (depending of load size) when rinse cycle begins to fill up. nothin to it..just throw it in there. it doesn't sud up at all, dont worry. I use that brand too and it works fine. :)
Reply:Its kinda like putting conditioner in your hair. It does not suds up. It is like a lotion that stays in your clothes.
Reply:Yeah...you just put it in when the washer is filling up for the final rinse....

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Is all natural bedding with lavender and roses safe for your guinea pig to use???

hes sooooo cute and im nervous and questioning about this new bedding!


anwser soon :)


thx..

Is all natural bedding with lavender and roses safe for your guinea pig to use???
yes i think it is good for your pets.


i have guinea pigs to and they are fine with the bedding and they also love it!!!


so its definitly fine to use it.


:)))))))
Reply:They might bother him because guinea pigd are sensitive to smell and it might be like sticking an air freshener up our noses so try it and see if he likes it


but if he doesn't take it out ASAP and replace it with normal cardboard bedding like CareFresh
Reply:I've never used bedding for a guinea pig but if it's proper rodent bedding then it should be fine. But I find that hay and straw is best for them. The kind you get in a pet shop, mind you.
Reply:using anything scented for bedding can be harmful to any kind of rodent. it can cause respiratory problems. id stick with the unscented bedding. dont use the lavender and roses bedding, get different bedding.
Reply:i use lavender bedding and my piggies are fine. Pet products are Safe for pets!


I am wanting to enhance my deck with some over-grown no hassle plants. I am thinking something like lavender.

Something that looks "wild." Any ideas, I am in zone 7-8. I am also hoping to get something that will stay green in the winter months or atleast grow back come spring.

I am wanting to enhance my deck with some over-grown no hassle plants. I am thinking something like lavender.
Personally, when you use plants with high contrast, you will have a bigger wow factor. With lavender (sagey grey greens, blues and purple), if you planted some shrubs in a bright gold like Dart's Gold Ninebark or Golden Vicary Privet you would get a little wow factor. Shrubs, like the perennial lavender will come back each year. Be aware lavender needs good drainage and nearly full sun.





You might want to mix in some annuals, at least the first year, to give everything else a boost until the perennials and shrubs mature. Purple scaveloa, purple shades of petunias, dusty miller, white bacopa, and even gold and white marigolds might be great.





A yellow climbing rose or shrub rose as an accent might be fun. I believe the Lady Banks rose is good for your zone.





Although a bit pricier, mixing in some sculptural looking dwarf evergreens would look nice especially with the darker green contrast, although you might want to check out golden threadleaf cypress.





If you go with lavender, I'd think more than twice about mixing in red or dark reddish foliage or flowers. A grey/green/dark green/gold/yellow, lilac pallette would seem more cohesive.
Reply:Lavender is wonderful. You can try heather and long heather. The Rambler rose is a very vegorous climber. A few honey suckle would look wonderful. There are so many beautiful plants you can use. Some evergreens are nice


as well


Good luck
Reply:I think lavender would be lovely. You could also try a climber, like moonflower, morning glory, or climatis.
Reply:Geraniums.





There are lots of variations in succulents, some that can look kind of wild. They're hardy and don't need a lot of care.





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Reply:I was thinking of grape vines, they grow fast , and makes juice and great eating. AS long as they do not overhang and fall to the ground.and on the patio itself.
Reply:That is not a question and lavender is good or even gold


My bedroom is painted in lavender and I bought a sheer curtain in the color wedgewood from JC Penny.?

I am trying to find other colors that coordinate with wedgewood but so far I have been unable to. Is Wedgewood really a color?

My bedroom is painted in lavender and I bought a sheer curtain in the color wedgewood from JC Penny.?
My bathroom is also a lavender type color (with a hint of gray in it) I purchased a curtain from Bed Bath %26amp; Beyond that is white with siver on it %26amp; just went with the whole them of silvers %26amp; grays. Too much lavender will be overwhelming %26amp; make it a bit too much enhance the lanvender color with a small plant in the bathroom with lavender silk flowers or something of that sort. If you want email me %26amp; I'll send pictures of my bathroom to give you a better idea. I hope that helped some... :)
Reply:wedgewood is a color...blue...not a compliment to lavender...i would take the curtains back and replace them with white sheers....greens and pinks go better with lavender...bring a paint chip in to the store so you can compare the colors next to each other...good luck
Reply:Are you talking about Wedgewood Blue ??
Reply:Wedgewood is usually blue. However it has been made in green, yellow, lavender, yellow, navey and black. There is even white with blue and white with green. Now when it comes to paint chips, and decorating, most people think of wedgewood as being blue. But not everyone. So that is really no help at all. Sorry.
Reply:not sure if the colors go together. If your shade of lavender is really light and the wedgewood is darker should look nice with a cream or very pale yellow. If wedgewood is lighter try a celedon green or maybe a darker color to accent. Don't be afraid of color and do what looks good to you it is your bedroom and your sanctuary so do what pleases your eye. Look in magazines, go to a michaels and look at the floral colors, go to a fabric store and put colors together. Its a great way to look at colors other than small paint chips. Have fun!


What flowers best compliment lavender bushes?

I have loads of Lavender bushes in my garden, and each one has different flowers surrounding it.





There are two of them which look very pretty with white spray carnations in between them, and multi pale coloured aquilegias which go on and on if you dead head regularly, and beneath the lavender I have a sprawling campanula which is called Baby Blue eyes, which is double rose shaped miniature variety.





Another two bushes have a climbing mop head pink rose behind , with scabious between at the front, and Black Barlow Aquilegia between.Along with White, and Pink Spray carnations.





The Lavender in the front garden are very large, one has honeysuckle weaving around and through. The others have Red Roses beside and behind, with hollyhocks which will when out are almost black, behind the roses. Underneath the lavender bushes, are beautiful rounded cushions of Oregano with their bright green foliage.

What flowers best compliment lavender bushes?
most i would think my friend got a lavender bush with wild flowers around it that looks good
Reply:I have a Mr. Lincoln (deep red) rose bush right behind my lavender plant. It is stunning when all are in bloom.
Reply:I have soapwort planted around the base of my lavender plants, and it's a nice combination. The soapwort has lovely trailing foilage that hides the rather ugly woody bases of the lavender. And the tiny pink soapwort flowers look pretty with the lavender blooms.
Reply:If your just going for scenic attraction, then plant something yellow. The lavender flowers are violet in color, and yellow is violet's color compliment. It will really cause the lavender to stand out! Something short should work, as you don't want to cover up the lavender. Maybe you could try marigolds?
Reply:Lavender will grow with relatively low water use, so the plants you chose should have similar needs. For complemetary foliage I would recommend Artemesia 'Powys Castle'. For color consider any of a number of sages (Salvia) and for evem more color impact I recommend penstemmon 'Fire Cracker".
Reply:Chamomile........they compliment in both scent and the fact that Chamomile is a pale, soft flower, look lovely and smells gorgeous together......
Reply:for colour,is yellow chrysanthemum,and pale pink carnations,gig a bouquet,of these,and it looked fab,very delicate but complimented each other.
Reply:gypsophila - baby's breath
Reply:Depends what you want to achieve.





You will have to plant drought tolerant - plants or flowers that can tolerate similar conditions to the lavender, hot and dry etc.





Pink flowers would look good so would yellow and white in contrast, but you could find all the shades of blue, lilac and purple of different textures and flower shapes interesting too..
Reply:I think rosemary is a good shrub to grow beside lavender.
Reply:White Allysum. Cordinates with and same growing conditions, don't water from spraying.

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I grow lavender. How do you make lavender oil from it?

Grain alcohol (Everclear) will extract any essential oil, let the alcohol evaporate off the mix till desired consistency. Keep some alcohol in it if you want it for perfume uses. (make sure the alcohol covers whatever you are wanting to extract in a glass container)


or


Spend about 300 for an essential oil extractor.

I grow lavender. How do you make lavender oil from it?
here are a few links..





http://news.softpedia.com/news/Make-Lave...





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavender_oi...





http://www.ehow.com/how_2123134_make-nat...
Reply:Lavender grows best in full sun , very well-drained (dry) , locations, with good air circulation . Relatively infertile soil is best , for best form . If in doubt , mound up some gravel , and plant it in that .





Oops, wrong lavender question . What she ^ said . ;D


Advice on growing lavender from seed?

I am having no luck starting lavender from seed. I want about 20 plants so I want start form seed. Any advice?????

Advice on growing lavender from seed?
Warm temperature and soil with abit of sand. Never overwatering. Test soil for moist before water the seeds. I made the mistake the first time ended up no seedlings at all. Second attempt, I did as mentioned aforesaid. They sprouted and now waiting to flower.
Reply:I got a pack of 100 lavender seeds. I started them about two months ago, but I think it was too cold. (I have a small greenhouse on the porch.) I have about 12 that have sprouted, but now I'm waiting for them to bet big enough to do something with. I worry that they won't make it. If I did it again, I would start them when it was warmer, or start them indoors. I think the cold was a factor. I used seed starting mix I got at walmart.


How do character names influence our first response to them? For example, Lavender, Miss Honey.?

well we all hold prejudices with names so if it is a soft sounding name like daisy we are more able to like her... also if a character in the book has a name of a person we know we tend to turn the character into that person..so if we like the person we like the character but if we don't like the person we won't like the character

How do character names influence our first response to them? For example, Lavender, Miss Honey.?
I agree with what was said by the first two people who answered.


But there is more to it than that.. more than just Lavender and Honey.


While the nicknames we pick out for ourselves on here show a side of us, I think that they also show a side of us that most people never see, a side that we want people to know is there.





Just as we shouldnt assume someone is a certain way by what they appear to be on the outside, we should based on what nickname they have either.


Sometimes some of the people who have some of the most outlandish names, rudest names are some of the people whose opinions maybe isnt what we completely agree with, but is something that we can contemplate, and agree on concerning certain aspects.


Often I have found that some of the sweetest, calmest names, are people whose opinions are ignorant (unlearned, uneducated), single minded, people who are unwilling to see the differences in others, people who only see things one way and are unwilling to realize that while life in some of its aspects is black and white, there is also grey areas to it as well.
Reply:Often the name of characters reflect the type of personality the writer is trying to portray. When we think of the name Lavender we think of something nice and so we expect the character to be nice. Honey is sweet so we expect a character with this name to be sweet. Often these characters are in contrast with some other character that is not so nice.


Lavender, lime green, and yellow cauliflower?

I saw these in the store today. Can you actually by plants that have the colored cauliflower or is it a dye they are using?

Lavender, lime green, and yellow cauliflower?
No dye, just natural colouring. The coloured caulies have been bred from a few orriginal coloured varients. There is a research farm near me that is growing heaps of these things. I don't think seeds or seedlings are available yet, probably a work in progress.


Funny when you cook them, water comes out purple. Boil them with your carrots, its art in cooking.
Reply:They have purple cauliflower too





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauliflower





This article will tell you exactly why..it is not dye..there is orange and yellow here as well..AND THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

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Which should I use for quickest results for acne scars,lavender oil,lemon juice or Vit e oil?

I have all 3 but in a bit of a muddle,scars are like in patches,not severe but not minor either.Maybe I could use different things different times of day??


Any advice would be very greatly appreciated,thanks.

Which should I use for quickest results for acne scars,lavender oil,lemon juice or Vit e oil?
Acne marks usually develop when you pop a pimple or squeeze it out. This action peels off the pimple and the skin forcefully and leaves a permanent mark at the affected area. The deeper the skin peels off, the darker is the mark. Sometimes, it may leave a scar, which is all the more difficult to get rid off. However, you may try out these remedies at home that will help you to get rid off acne marks and cure your face.





* Take the fresh juice of lemon and dip some cotton wool in it. Pat your face with the cotton and let it dry. Some people may find the lemon juice irritating. In that case, you can dilute it in some water or rose-water. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes and wash your face with water after that. Do this at least four times a week and you will find considerable change.


* Make a paste with some sandalwood powder and rose-water. Add 2-4 drops of lime juice to it. Apply this paste on your face and neck and let it dry completely. After that, rinse your face with cool water and wipe off the paste with cotton wool. Do this on a regular basis (twice a week) to get good results.


* Apply cucumber juice on your face with cotton wool. In summers, you can do this almost daily as it helps cool off the skin and tighten the pores. Cucumber juice is very helpful is making your skin glow and make it feel fresh.


* A popular homemade remedy for removing acne marks is to make a paste of apple and honey. Make the apple paste first and then add 4-6 drops of honey. Apply this mask on your face. Wash off after 15 minutes. This will tighten pores and make your complexion light.


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Reply:Lavendar oil, lemon juice and vitamin e oil helps fir acne scars.


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How do you say lavender (the plant, not the color) and rosemary in arabic?

Lavender - الخزامى (al -khozaama)


Rosemary - الإكليل الجبل (al-iklil al-jabal)

How do you say lavender (the plant, not the color) and rosemary in arabic?
لافند lavender





روزماري rosemary
Reply:I agree with the girl above me but rosemary is also known as Hasa al ban (حصى البان)


Lavender Brown auditions for harry potter? what are the requirements?

Ok my friend told me that you can audition as long as you a 15 before a certain date, can anyone tell me that date and the other requirements needed for the part of Lavender Brown? I would really love to audition, I have alot in common with her, i'm completly over the top and good at diving tarrot cards, palmistry (a lil bit), scrying and dowsing and I do like rupert grint so plz what are the requirements.

Lavender Brown auditions for harry potter? what are the requirements?
Here's one of the articles I found:





http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/2007/0...





It has the basic info. Nothing gives a specific date so I would assume you should be 15 by the audition date or the shooting date. If you are either I would go and take the chance.





Good luck!
Reply:You have to ...


be between 15 and 18


be a UK or ireland resident


where no make-up, costumes or high heels


The audition is on Sunday 1st July, and is at Earl's Court Exhibition centre, Warwick Road, London, SW5 (nearest underground station is Earl's Court)


They are taking applications from 10am, and the queue closes at 1pm. You can queue from 8am though, but not before.


Hope this helps


Good Luck! xxx
Reply:hey.. if you're 14 on the day of the audition but are 15 within a few months, will they turn you away?
Reply:Heya! i just thought i'd let you know, im flying over to London for the audition too!! yay!! I can't wait! =D





And the age range is actually, 15 -18. The audition is on Sunday 1st July. You aren't allowed to wear make-up, high heels or any costumes! So unfair!! I need my make-up!! =( lol.





Good Luck anyways!!


xx
Reply:you need to be between 12 - 17 with no previous acting experience 1st auditions this sunday
Reply:im not to sure sorry but try searching on google


oooo or you could maybe check out the harry potter site is there an official one?


rupert grint and emma watson look sooo cute together


nut hes MIIIINE lol


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Reply:what is the point of no make-up?
Reply:hey! i would love to go and audition too, but was wondering if i could as i have dark skin and brown hair?! is that agianst the requirements? i really hope not! if anyone could please help me i would be so grateful! manty thanks shan
Reply:"Teenage girl, aged between 15 and 18, to play Lavender Brown, who's in the same year as Harry, Ron and Hermione at Hogwarts. She'll be 'pretty and lively', 'determined to make Ron her boyfriend', and generally 'either laughing or crying hysterically'. The open auditions will take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on Sunday 1st July, and Sunday 8th July. Budding actors and actresses will need to be arrive between 10am and 1pm." from below source.
Reply:UR KIIIDDIN ME!!! I was going togo but u have to be 15 on the day. But my birthday is on the 25th of july...do u think ill still get in? Im only 24 days out, its such a pisstake


!!!


:(


x
Reply:You need to be between 15 and 18 at the time of auditioning (1st July) x


Thursday, May 20, 2010

Hydrangeas from blue to pink - what do I need to get them to change to lavender/pink.?

My hydrangeas are supposed to be blue. It is called, Nikko Blue, but they are getting pink flowers because of the soil they are in. If the soil is sweet, means alkaline, the flower will be pink and if the soil is acidic, the flower will be blue. Try adding a small amount of lime(Be careful when you do it. Wear gloves and don't inhale it.). Maybe your hydrangeas will become pink. I can't guarantee the lavendar/pink color, though. I don't think you can control that much.

Hydrangeas from blue to pink - what do I need to get them to change to lavender/pink.?
You can alter the color of your hydrangeas by changing the pH of the soil surrounding them. Alkaline soil will make the flowers pinker; acid soil will make them bluer. But if you want a pink hydrangea, you should buy a variety which was bred to be pink. Tampering with the soil pH to accommodate one plant in the garden could have repercussions for the entire garden.
Reply:this is one of the better websites with info on hydrangeas... nice follks there, too!.... read here....








http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/colo...





the links on the left are great reading, too....





getting the soil just right to get lavender will be tough... you'll see a few blooms in a year that will show lavender color, but they'll want to go one way or the other, mostly.... it's a fine experiment, tho.... and, it's easier to 'play' with a plant in a container than in the soil..... maybe get another to play with?...

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When are the Lavender Brown auditions?

Hi! I'm desperate to play the part of Lavender Brown in the 6th Harry Potter film as I love acting and have appeared in plays etc. since I was 7 so if anyone knows where and when they are it would be great! Thanks xx

When are the Lavender Brown auditions?
please try this website


http://au.msnusers.com/HarryPotterAuditi...


they will give you the information


hope is help
Reply:You just want the chance to snog Ron Weasley don't you?? haha just kidding good luck hope you get it!!
Reply:hey gurl,u not alone.i also want to audition for the part of lavender brown.i wud advise you to join this site so you can find out when there are auditions.try joining this site.am also on it.if you do join send me a mail..gud luck,i mite see you at the auditions. http://www.veritaserum.com/forums/index....


Is lavender an annual or perennial? how do you take care of these plants in Arizona summer heat?

Ah, someone from Arizona! I'm in New Mexico and we grow lavender. It is annual and it does get droopy in the heat. Mine is in full sun and I water it daily. Just wanted to re-assure you that the first answerer is correct. It perks up after dark, but we're at 5000' and do have cool nights.

Is lavender an annual or perennial? how do you take care of these plants in Arizona summer heat?
perennial, and just make sure they get enough water, they are pretty hardy plants.
Reply:Lavender is a perennial plant and grows very well in full sun. Mine has gone crazy this summer and spread all around my tree.





It also takes very cold weather. I love it so much. Just ignore it basically and it will grow. I live in Zone 7. Arizona should be a good place to grow lavender.





Good wishes to you.
Reply:It is a preennial, give it some water and plenty of sun.


Where can I find Calgon Lavender Soap Flakes?

my sister in Virginia would like some as she ran out and can't find them anywhere.

Where can I find Calgon Lavender Soap Flakes?
I can't tell you. Ancient Chinese secret.


I painted my ceiling deep lavender and I need help in choosing a color for my walls..please!?

I would do either a light, bright green, like Sherwin Williams "lime granita," or a lighter shade of purple, like "inspired lilac."

I painted my ceiling deep lavender and I need help in choosing a color for my walls..please!?
A lighter lavendar or even a super pastel yellow.
Reply:Yes depends on your decor. At first I thought white with a hint of the lavender but then I thought Brilliant white. It will look crisp and clean. That with some nice large black and white framed art with a small black edge. Very contemporary maybe with some large paper lantern floor lamps.
Reply:There are a couple directions you could go with this.





First I'd suggest some sort of crown moulding around the ceiling to break up the color a little. Is the woodwork painted? White would be good.





For the walls, you could do a lighter lavender tint, or you could go for drama and do a light green. Either way, I would keep it light, since you have such a dramatic color on the ceiling. I would suggest adding some white accents as well--maybe a few of those round paper lanterns, picture frames, lampshades.
Reply:a light creamy yellow~!!!
Reply:I really depends on the look you are going for. Deep lavender could almost look like a night sky - you could go with pale pink - earthy pink (Benjamin Moor "beach plumb 2072-60) for something fairly subtle but lovely, then go dramatic with your bedding and accents.





Another option could be to go with "Purple Lace 2068-60".





When I am unsure of what colour to chose, I take a paint chip in the same colour as my ceiling (in your case) and go to the paint store and hold it up until I see something that I think looks really nice. When you find 3 or 4 you like, ask for one of those really big paint chips to take home. Try looking at the colours again in your room in the morning, afternoon and in the evening. It should be pretty easy to decide then. Take into consideration the colour of the furniture in the room as well, if it is redish - you may want to go the beige/pink route and stay very neutral. If it the furniture is black or white, you could go a bit crazier and look at the blues (teal?) or even yellows!





Remember, it is just paint and if you chose something you hate, painting the walls is easier than painting the celing!
Reply:sand or burnt orange idk with out looking at the color duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Reply:I guess look around and choose a color out of your existing palette. SOmething that goes weel with your furniture. Green is the complimentary color to purple, so they will look good but it will be a big difference.


If you want something more subtle choose a shade of blue with purple tones or a red with purple tones.


I would choose a light shade though so the room doesn't feel cave like.

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Does anyone know anything about lemonbalm, mint, and/or lavender?

I'm growing all three plants; any information would be kewl!

Does anyone know anything about lemonbalm, mint, and/or lavender?
I also am growing lemonbalm and lavendar. They are perinnials so they come back in the spring after our Midwest winters. This is what I know so far. The lemonbalm is fairly easy to grow. Just keep fairly well watered. I noticed last summer that it would become fairly droopy when it needed water, but would bounce right back as soon as I gave it a big drink. It quadrupled in size from the time I planted it in May until our first freeze in November. The lavender hardly grew at ALL! My Mom told me that Lavendar prefers yucky soil. The worse the soil is the better the Lavendar does. In other words, a more clay based or sandy soil is preferred. She also told me that it doesn't really need much water (and I of course watered it every day before she told me that!) Good Luck...I'll have to wait and see what happens this spring to see if they both come back ok!


Tips for growing lavender indoors?

any tips at all. and i dont have a big amount of space to work with, or much money but i would love to try to grow some anyways

Tips for growing lavender indoors?
I am growing lavender right now in a 6 inch pot and its sitting on my bookshelf by the window.








Lavender starts off slow but once it takes off its nice. I recommend using the smaller trough styled pots that way you can grow it the length of your window, it could be easier depending on where you like to put it.








you could just as easily plant it in a hanging basket 6 8 or 10 inches. The round plastic ones that you get at walmart work really nicely. Theres also the ones with that are shorter and look wider with the "fabric" bottom, I love those.





If you use the hanging pot get some of the plant hanging hooks that you screw into the wall ( you can find them in the lawn and garden section of walmart)





Lavender likes a cooler area, I have found room temp 72 give or take seems to work really well, keep the soil moist at first but dont drown it.





I hope that helps.
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My lavender plant looks completely dead. Can I save it?

I got it in the ground too late and now its all brown.... I dont see any green or purple.

My lavender plant looks completely dead. Can I save it?
Cut off the dead branches and other brown parts of the plants. Disentangle some soil from it. Dig a hole and put some new fertilized soil. Then place that lavender and cover the root parts with new soil also. After that, water it as much as you can. Don't let the soil dries out. By 2 ~ 3 weeks, you will see new tiny leaves coming out. So don't worry much. Just try to do it.
Reply:Is it a perennial in your area? Then leave it on the ground. It will come back next year. Trim off all the dead branches so it has more strength when it does
Reply:uh oh! i was just given a small lavender plant and i aint planted it yet... we've been so wet i was waiting for it to dry out a little. i dont even know when its supposed to be planted (zone 7) but now im afraid i might have waited too long too!
Reply:Try Myke Mychorrizae. It is a bacteria that promotes root growth. I had a tree that I was loosing, and I used this. The tree came back healthier than I have ever seen it.





http://www.glovernursery.com/5-Year_Guar...





Happy planting!


Does lavender oil actually help with the healing of a nose piercing?

Lavender does have antiseptic and healing qualities. Just be sure you are using lavender ESSENTIAL oil, and not cheap, synthetic fragrance oil. Make certain to dilute the essential oil with grapeseed oil or even your facial moisturizer. Pure essential oil can cause a rash if you put it directly on your skin without diluting it. One drop of essential oil is sufficient to blend with the moisturizer for your entire face and neck.

Does lavender oil actually help with the healing of a nose piercing?
I have never heard that but man wouldn't that make your nose super oily?
Reply:yes it dose help

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In pokemon firered, how do i get to the cave that leads to lavender town?

im stuck after the 3rd gym and i dont know where to go! please help me!

In pokemon firered, how do i get to the cave that leads to lavender town?
you go to cerulean city and through the house that was wrecked. now immediately go right and cut down the tree there. there will be a few trainers so be ready for them. at the end, you will see a patch of grass where you will be able to catch voltorb and something else (can't remember) go down from there, and there will be this random pokemon center. yuer gonna need flash for this cave for that, go through diglett's cave and talk to professer oak's aide. go through the tunnel and you'll be in lavender town.
Reply:Okay, so after you've battled Lt. Surge, you go through Route 11, then through Route 9 and that takes you to the Rock Tunnel. After that there's Route 8 and then you get to Celadon City. From there you have to beat the Rocket Base before you can continue on to Lavendar Town.


Is lavender easy to grow. please tell me all you know about it?

i'm in zone 5 will it survive

Is lavender easy to grow. please tell me all you know about it?
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Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) Zones 5-8


'Munstead' An old-fashioned standard with blue-purple flowers. 18" tall


'Hidcote' is favored for its dark purple flowers. 24" tall


‘Jean Davis’ produces pale pink flower spikes. 18" tall





L. x intermedia Zones 5-8


'Provence' dries particularly well. 30" tall


'Grosso' is highly disease resistant and fragrant. 30" tall

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My kitten fell into a warm tub with a bit of lavender baby oil in it. Will be be okay?

It's been a day and I've been watching, him closely. He seems to be alright but I want to make sure. The tub wasn't too hot as I was preparing it to bathe my niece in.

My kitten fell into a warm tub with a bit of lavender baby oil in it. Will be be okay?
Lavender is an aromatherapy used to assist in calming and deep sleep. It must be used carefully with babies and children, therefore caution should extend to a kitten. The oil was for babies; your kitten probably weighs much less than a baby. Therefore, there is a high likelyhood that your kitten will be okay.





Personally, I would not take a chance. I would wash off the lavendar with a light pet shampoo and rest easy. If you choose to not wash off the oil, watch your kitten carefully for oddly deep sleep, and erratic or labored breathing. In the event of a negative observation you will need to rush to the vet.
Reply:Chances are your kitten is fine. There should be no problem with him falling into the water (I've had a cat do that and she was just fine afterwards). I would call the vet and ask about the products that were in the water however (since your kitten probably cleaned himself afterwards and may have ingested some) just to be on the safe side.
Reply:I am sure if he was going to die from it then it would have already happened.
Reply:I would say yes. He's fine. Just clean him up. Looks like you have a swimmer!!!! Things like that happen. It's like having a toddler around the house. Isn't it?
Reply:Call a professional, not poll the yahoo world. Talk to a vet!
Reply:Of course- he'll be fine. He may smell good for a while.
Reply:No worries, your cat is fine. Mine have been through much worse (1 has even fallen in the hot tub!). Don't dwell on it, you'll make yourself sick with worry.
Reply:When I was little, my cat used to walk around the tub and slip in sometimes.


He was perfectly fine.


I wouldn't be too worried unless you notice that he's scratching a lot more than normal because he may have developed a rash or something.
Reply:He should be fine. If he's greasy or anything from the oil, you can wash him with some gentle shampoo made for kittens and they also have wet wipes for them.
Reply:as long as she didnt drink any of it she should be fine but read the ingrediants just in case.
Reply:im sure your kitten will be fine alot of people acutally bathe thier cats in warm water with drops of laverder oil to kill the fleas
Reply:i reckon it should be, i think u would of seen effects by now, and if your not sure give the vet a call!, i am sure its just a bit of water.
Reply:He should be ok but wat u should do is give it a bath in warm water, no hotter than its body temp, with shampoo for kittens to get the bab oil off. It could affect his coat, and also he could get sick if he licks it off. Hope hes ok!
Reply:I don't think you have anything to worry about. Did you wash him off promptly? Even if you didn't, I don't think it would harm him if he licked the baby oil off himself unless he was drenched in the stuff straight from the bottle, which doesn't seem to be the case from your description.





Anything made to use on babies must be pretty safe, since babies splash in the tub and are likely to get some of the baby oil on their faces, in their eyes, and in their mouths.





I expect that there is a customer information hotline phone number printed on the label of the baby oil bottle. You can call the manufacturer to get a definite answer.
Reply:There should be nothing wrong with the cat. I can't see that the oil would hurt the cat and the lavender is very good for the cat.


Actually I have an Animal Shampoo company that includes shampoo and conditioner, Take 1, it is the best shampoo of dogs and cats and what makes it so good is that it is made with lavender. The lavender calms the cat/dog and is great for their coats.
Reply:If its already been a day then she is probably ok. I would have given the kitten a bath to remove the lavendar oil right after it happened but then again..people use baby oil in cats ears for ear mites so I think you'l be ok
Reply:he should be fine. my cat has fallen into hot/warm/cold water plenty of times and there's nothing wrong with him. if you got him out or he got himself out right away, you have nothing to worry about.
Reply:yes the kitten will be just fine... if its ok for a baby its ok for a kitten.
Reply:i doubt it i'd take it to a vet,
Reply:The kitten is fine. Lavender baby oil is perfectly safe for kittens to bathe in and the water is not a problem either. I am sure the kitten was pretty surprised when he fell in.