Friday, November 18, 2011

How do you make lavender oil with your own plants?

There are three ways.


1. Infusion - where you leave the leaves in oil a jar for 2 or 3 weeks in the sun. Shake the jar and pack the lavender in tight.


Alternatively, put the oil and plant material and heat to 65 degrees centigrade. Strain and bottle oil.





2. Enfleurage - leaving the leaves in Flora type sunflower margerine (not animal fat).


Spread 2 sheets glass with the marg with the leaves flowers you want to extract oils from. Leave overnight and put fresh leaves, flowers in until the fat smells of the plant. You now have a perfumed fat you can use to make a perfumed cream.


Next stage is to add alcohol (4 parts to one of your cream) and leave in a sealed jar. A few weeks later you should be able to skin off the fat.


Now you need to drive off the alcohol by heating whats left in a bain marie VERY SLOWLY.





3. Distilling - you need a kettle you can fit a plastic tube to, one and a half metres of plastic tubing that will fit your kettle, a bowl of ice and a jug.


Fill kettle with plant material and bottled water.


Fix the tube to the spout and arrange it so it passes through the ice in the bowl, which should be on a table or chair half the height of the stove. This cools the hot steam from the kettle so you might need to replenish the ice.


The end goes in the jug on the floor. The essential oils should end up here.


Turn on your kettle.


Don't throw away the water left in the kettle as it can be used for therapeutic purposes too.


Sadly it is illegal to buy still in this country (which is what you really need), or to import them

How do you make lavender oil with your own plants?
Here is one recipe for oil I found that has lavender in it:





Lavender and Peppermint Oil -





Crush the leaves slightly to help release the


natural oils and put them in a jar with 4


teaspoons of cider vinegar. Leave for 5


minutes. Top up with avocado oil then give


the mixture a good shake. Leave for 24 hours


before straining off the oil.





This can be used before going to bed or


anytime you feel your skin needs a little


soothing, simply pat on to your face. Use as


and when required.





I can't really think of why this method won't work with making just plain lavender oil.





Enjoy!
Reply:Soak the lavender flowers in unscented mineral oil for 2-3 days in a sealed container (do not open until then).
Reply:i would ground the laveder seeds and then blend with water
Reply:clip the blossoms and steep in baby oil....... sort of like making tea

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Is it harmful to inhale a few drops of lavender and rose oil dropped on a piece of cloth for stress?

I read that in a book. Can it do any harm?

Is it harmful to inhale a few drops of lavender and rose oil dropped on a piece of cloth for stress?
Doubt it, it's just oils from plants, I don't see why it would be harmful, just don't ingest it.
Reply:maybe if you added a little glue it might work better but I dont think lavender and rose oil would harm you
Reply:Of course not. I have rose and lavender oil in my bath to breath the calming vapours. If your worried knock off the Rose, Lavender is the best for relaxation, rose can sometimes be too pungent if overused.
Reply:I can't think of any problems associated w/ this.


If you were to hold a rose or twig of lavender to your nose and smell it, it wouldn't do any harm. (Unless you were allergic to those things.)


The only potential problem that I can think that could possibly occur is if you are allergic to something in the essential oil and you got some on your skin. But even that I think is a low probability.
Reply:It's a great stress reliever. Keep your cloth in a container or bag, then inhale a few times every few hours or so as needed. I agree with the other responder, the lavender alone should do it. It is most likely the rose that is smelling strong. You also probably won't be able to get true rose essential oil with out spending a great deal, it is very, very expensive. You could try adding Clary Sage, or Roman Chamomile. Both are wonderful for relaxation, and are very safe.


Can anyone tell me about Lavender Point Siamese Cats?

This is an arguement I'm having with my husband... he says that our cat is Lavender Point Siamese and I googled it and couldn't find anything. But if we had children, he'd swear on them that he wasn't making it up...is there such a thing?

Can anyone tell me about Lavender Point Siamese Cats?
Hi there...the lilac point Siamese has frosty grey, pink-tinged points. Their bodies are glacial white. The nose leather and paw pads of the lilac point are lavender-pink. The lilac points are the lightest colour of Siamese and even as they age, their body colour will stay very light.





Photos and distinguishing differences between the different colour points in the Siamese breed: http://hometown.aol.com/trrpe/Siamesecol...
Reply:Yes, there is such a thing. Lavender (most of the time called Lilac) points on Siamese cats are light warm gray in color, kind of like a light brown. You can see a lilac point siamese here: http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/si...


How do I get to the power plant above lavender town in pokemon silver?

I can't figure it out! I can't find the entrance or anything so if somebody could please help me, that'd be great!

How do I get to the power plant above lavender town in pokemon silver?
Go to cerulean city and head east, head as far east as possible and you'll find a river. Use surf and surf directly south for a while and you'll find the Power plant. There's a mission associated with the Power plant.
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What are some good colors that go with LAVENder?

For my wedding I'd really like to use some shade of purple.


I've heard of using one color (purple) as your color theme then doing different shades? I dont know how unified that would look though...





But, I do LOVE lavender- what would be good with it?


(My wedding will be in the summer)





Lavender and...


red?


magenta?


pale yellow?

What are some good colors that go with LAVENder?
baby blue, white, darker/lighter shades of purple, baby pink, baby yellow. (so.. pastels)





:-)
Reply:A light green or cream would go great with Lavender.
Reply:a pale yellow or green, would be ok for opposites, yet for your wedding maybe not, try looking pale white/blue and lite pinks


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Reply:Pale yellow is nice, mint green works, pink is an easy choice although it can get a little too "easter egg." If you want to be daring, how about lavender with coral? Or lavender with a deep burgundy to accent - just a bit, so you don't overpower the lavender.
Reply:My mom's colors were lavendar and yellow. I went with lavendary and white.





I know this might be a little off the wall...but a Navy Blue or midnight blue....looks really good...a high school did that for their graduation...looks really good!
Reply:my room is lavender .i have those things that hang from the door and there dark pink and dark purple. it looks so chick and every one that comes to my house complements them!
Reply:I love colours!! so answering this is fun! Lavender is a light and subtle shade of purple so you will need a complementing colour for smaller details such as in your hair and floral arrangments like ( deep purple, rosey reds ) something rich! Then you will also need somewhere in their a slight touch of a shade that lays between the two. Depending on how light a tone of lavender you choose! Oh, if your not shy to a bit of glitz then you should defo choose some sparkly silvers, they are fantastic with any purple tones! Hope you look dazzling on your day!
Reply:red and magenta sound yucky! how about a pale pink or baby blue! or even violet would look good.
Reply:Honestly, I have a serious opinion on this for you!





My top color of all time to go with lavender is a soft sea green, but with a little more grass green added to it to take some of the pastel-ness out....





I have adored this color combination since I was a kid - strange, but true. My great-grandmother was an antique collector and she had this color combo everywhere - it was gorgeous!





Thanks for a fun question!

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I want to paint my room silver and purple or lavender?How would that look?

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Since my lavender won't bloom for another season or two . what should i do to take care of it in the meantime?

i have been feeding it miracle grow for indoor plants. is this wise? and should i become concerned that the potted plants are now woody. very woody.

Since my lavender won't bloom for another season or two . what should i do to take care of it in the meantime?
If you've grown this from a cutting, it is best outside in the soil. The more clayey the soil is, the happier lavender seems to be. Mine usually flower the year after I've taken them as cuttings. I don't feed them at all and I have loamy soil.


I would cut the plant back to give it a pleasing structure and shape. It is commonly thought one should not cut back into old wood, and that is usually true. Only in the case of very old plants is it recommended to cut back into hard old wood...is this what you've done?


Since the plants are very woody they sound quite old...why haven't they flowered I wonder. I would take plenty of cuttings - they are one of the easiest to propagate and next year you could have lots of blooms.
Reply:Lavender does really not need fertilizer, and its known for its woody base/stocks, leave it alone. Its probably going into remission for a spell( they need a rest period) so stop the fertilizing!!! It knows what to do for itself., and right now its REST!
Reply:Lavender blooms every season, if you have room, plant them in the garden, they will flourish far better than in pots.


What should I do with my precious lavender little tree during the winter? How should I protect her?

The biggest destroyer of lavender plants is moisture - if the roots stay wet, they can rot, so it is imperative that where you plant your lavender gets good drainage.


Do not use heavy organic mulches (sawdust, wood chips) which can increase both fungal pathogens and insect problems. Plant in an area away from winds, or put a protective wind block near it.





Vermiculture (worm compost) is also very good for lavender beds. In the fall top dress around the lavender with loose, dried manure. Lavender prefers a sweeter soil, so you can amend with lime. Use a mixture of 50% sand/50% limestone sand to top dress lavender beds.


http://www.lavenderfleece.com/lavender.h...





In order to discourage fungal pathogens, good air circulation is advised and can be achieved by spacing plants 2-3 feet apart and trimming the lower branches throughout the growing season.





Vascular wilts are most common in the month of August when temperatures reach 90° F and humidity reaches 90%. If damaged plants are present, remove and destroy any infected plant material and avoid replanting with susceptible varieties. Dr. A. O. Tucker advises using one to two inches of white sand as a mulch around plants to reduce fungal pathogen infection. In addition, he found that the sand increased flower and oil production when compared to a control group of plants which were not mulched.


http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/staff/j...


Good luck! Hope this is helpful.

What should I do with my precious lavender little tree during the winter? How should I protect her?
You're welcome! I feel great because you have found this info helpful. Isn't it wonderful how happy you feel when you focus on the circle of things you can do something about, however small they may be ;) Report It



I have a very large area that I want to grow a field of lavender in. What type?

All I am finding are the bush variety which I already grow. What is it they are growing when you see a picture of a very large field of it?

I have a very large area that I want to grow a field of lavender in. What type?
It's a good bet that you generally see Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' and Lavandula x intermedia 'Dutch' in those fields as they are heavy oil producers. These two varieties are commonly used for harvesting for oil, perfume, etc.





Lavandula angustifolia and L. x intermedia are hardy to USDA z5. Lavandula stoechas is hardy to USDA Z8. Other common varieties that you come across are Lavandula x heterophylla( z8), L. pinnata (fern leaf lavender) (z9) and Lavandula dentata (z9). There are others but these are ones you generally see.





All lavenders are bushy in growth habit - no climbers or anything. The main difference between the different species are the flowers and foliage. Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula x intermedias are very similar with slight different foliage colors and very similar flowers. Lavandula stoechas differ because the flower heads have "wings" or "rabbit ears." Lavandula x heterophylla has indented foliage. Lavandula pinnata has ferny foliage and Lavandula dentata has toothed foliage.





Hope this helps explain some of the mystery to you.





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Reply:Hidcote and Spanish lavender are two varieties which are extremely hardy in my zone 6. Lavender are bush type perennials and the flower stalk grow up and out of the bushy section in late summer to either harvest or leave the flower stem section on the stalks. It's when the stalks are harvested the results are single stems. Collect in bunches and keep in rooms to sprinkle on the floor when vacuuming to add a wonderful sent to your home. There are books available on all the crafts lavender is used with. The two named varieties are very different and come in several colors of pink and lavender. Lavender fields are easy to grow and beautiful. Plant them in drifts by color and type as a wave in the sea. You'll be glad you did.

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Will my lavender come back to life?

I have two plants in pots that were outside in the fall. They got too cold, I guess. Both are dried out and look dead. When you touch the branches, leaves fall off in your hand very easily. Now I have brought them inside, and they have adequate light. Will they come back to life if I water them every day?

Will my lavender come back to life?
It is true that Lavender is a perennial, the problem is if the pots were outside in freezing weather that left the roots unprotected from the freeze. What helps to keep the plants alive is the fact that being planted in the ground protects the roots from a total freeze out. They also are not getting the chance to continue growing root system in a pot because of the cramped quarters/(root bound). They Spread. They can't do it in a pot.


Aaaahh! but, if they are in a tub sized pot you are probably in luck! and they should be okay.
Reply:Lavender is extremely tough. They'll probably come good, but don't "kill them with kindness" by over-watering them! They need very little water. They should NEVER be sitting in water that has not been soaked up - they'll rot from the roots up.





The best pick-me-up for many plants is a good pruning: I would remove ALL the small branches, and cut the larger ones flush with the trunk or larger branch, so you end up with one main stem and only a handful of biggish branches.





I did this with one of my mine last year and for ages I thought I had killed it, but when the season changed it came good and is better than ever now.





Give them some seaweed-based liquid nutrients dissolved in water and IGNORE THEM.





"A watched pot never boils" and a watched plant that's fussed over will not come good.
Reply:Probably not, if they REALLY dried out. If they just went dormant, put them outdoors in the ground, and they might have a chance.
Reply:I believe Deb is right. I have lavender, but it's planted in the ground, not in pots. It dies off when we get our first frost, but comes right back in the spring.
Reply:Lavender is a perennial when it's planted in the ground. I think I would have left them outdoors to see if they come back in the spring. Since you already brought them in, keep them watered but not sitting in water, and they may think it's spring and come back to life.





Good luck!
Reply:If yu just leave them outside they will come back in the spring. Cut off the dead tops and put a little mulch over them and they will be fine, they have just gone dormant.
Reply:Try water them everyday.. see what happens...
Reply:Well don't water them everyday or you will drown them. They are usually outside plants and normally die out during the winter. But they come back in the spring. I would just keep watering while inside and then plant them come spring. Or I would set them outside where they are watered by the rain and snow and wait and see if they come back in spring.
Reply:lavender is a perenial and comes back every year, yes they should come back i live in the midwest and plant lavender right outside in the ground and it comes back every year also they spread alot and you have them in pots but they do drop there seeds and i think even in the pot they will come back, good luck.
Reply:Your best bet is just wait and see. Don't cut anything back yet and don't water them every day. Just make sure that they get adequate light and the soil does not dry out. We had a very unseasonable freeze last year and I was truly surprised at all of the dead-looking plants that came back.
Reply:I would put them outside and give them a good watering, hopefully the plant is only dormant .
Reply:If they are dead...no.





If they are just dorment...yes.





Give it a try.
Reply:The pots probably did not offer enough protection from the cold. Even tho they are a perennial in the ground, I would not count on them coming back. But if you do bring them in, and try, DO NOT WATER THEM EVERY DAY whatever you do. You will rot them. They are a Mediterranean native plant, and their soil needs to be a little on the dry side. Just water them once, and when the soil dries out again, once more. If they are going to put out any new shoots, they will in a couple of weeks. If they don't show any signs of life you will know they are dead.





You can try checking the branches toward the inner part of the bush, if any of them are pliable and show any signs of green, they might make it. If the whole plant is dry and brittle, then it is gone.





And never fertilize a lavender in a pot. Death sentence.
Reply:I am in zone 6, I plant lavendar outside. Mine do this every year. They should come back. If you are in a zone where they can live planted outside by all means plant them, and they may come out of this state. Its possible they are just in dormant stage.
Reply:Don't water them everyday!


let the soil dry out a bit before watering again. What made them do that is the water they had in them, if it was from them getting too cold, the water inside the plant froze and water crystals cut the plant tissue, making it die really fast.


If the lavender has seed heads on it then cut these off and put the seeds in the soil around the plant.


Your best bet is to just leave it alone until it starts to come back or the soil drys out, this will take a while.


Good luck


WHat color complments lavender?

I am repainting my room, I want to use lavender and another color. What colors compliment it?

WHat color complments lavender?
I love a soft yellow with lavender. If it's a soft lavender (dusty), then strong yellow accents
Reply:soft powdery Grey
Reply:peach looks awesome with lavender, also mint green, as well as teal, dark purple, white, there are many colors that go beautiful with lavender but here are few, hope helps you
Reply:Silver or chocolate brown.... or both
Reply:Grey. Be careful of the shade...to dark will look morbid, too light will look cheesy.
Reply:Definitely yellow.
Reply:I would go with a sage! Good luck
Reply:a sage green looks nice. Also, white looks refreshing with lavendar. I love lavendar!


Think of what colors would match in nature and that should help you figure out what you like with it.
Reply:soft yellow to beige...soft (very soft) pinks
Reply:My bathroom is sage green and I accented it with Lavender it looks great together!
Reply:I totally agree with white, lavender is a bit of a tricky colour to decorate with.
Reply:You might consider going with a lighter or darker shade of the color lavender you select. Maybe moving up or down the paint sample cards or charts one to three colors for a subtle difference. I just painted a room like that with stripes of very close greens. It produces a very peaceful feeling.:)
Reply:Green look really nice with lavender!


You can also use white, or black or even light yellow!





Hope you like it!
Reply:The following Sherwin Williams colors coordinate with lavender:





lime granita


vesper violet


green trance


inspired lilac


heavenly white





good luck!
Reply:white


How do i take care of lavender plant?

since i stay in tropical country the weather is hot and humid.do i need 2 water them often?

How do i take care of lavender plant?
Lavender likes full sun, good drainage, %26amp; a soil with a ph of 6-7 ( sweeten your soil with lime if it is acidic). It only needs to be watered until it gets established. After that, let Mother Nature take over unless you have severe drought. Keep in mind that if lavender gets over-watered it can drown, especially if drainage is poor.





Keeping in mind that it's native to the Mediterranean, the authors of Southern Herb Growing make this comment regarding care of the variety Lavender angustifolia, "We recommend planting them in the driest area you have, in full sun, and neglecting them a lot." LOL





It is propagated by seeds, through cuttings or layering, %26amp; blooms from late spring to summer.


You can trim your plant a bit as you harvest to keep it shapely, otherwise you should trim your lavender back in the fall ( mid october) by 1/3.
Reply:Lavender originates from Mediterranean/Indian/African environments. Sunny, well drained soil, occasional rain. Trim of old flower stems before new growth begins in Spring.
Reply:As they originate from a hot climate they will withstand a certain amount of dryness so worry not and water little but frequently
Reply:water them as u would to lavenders any where else


What does it mean when they say like...lavender is a great undertone for your eyes?

im trying to decide what to do for make-up tomarrow....cause i have a special church occasion (confirmation) and i was looking at some web sites for good make-up advice...and they were saying lavender/pink was a good undertone for me since i have blue eyes and blonde hair...so if someone could tell me what an undertone was that would be great, im guessing its a color that should be put underneath the lower lashes but im not sure...and also if anyone has any good make-up tips for my lips and eyes (as far as lipstick and lip gloss goes and eyeshadow,eyeliner,mascara goes for the eyes!) i would be more than happy to see them! oh and yeah i am also wearing a very white dress with a little sliver on it and white shoes! and im straightening my hair...if that plays a part in your decision making for what i should do for my make-up! :)


thank you so much!

What does it mean when they say like...lavender is a great undertone for your eyes?
your supposed to apply it first and then accent your eyes with a bolder more intense color (like a base coat of white or pearl under your top coat of pink nail polish) its supposed to accentuate and make your eyes stand out.
Reply:Ok, so whatever color eyes you have you should use an eyeshadow that is the opposite color of your eyes. For example, if your eyes are green you should use bronzy shades or if you have blue eyes use shade of green or purple, light shades nothing real dark. I use Almay brand eye shadow because whatever color eyes you have it says on the package which ones to buy according to your eye color. I think this is a great trick so you are not wondering what to buy when you are in the makeup aisles.
Reply:Lavendar, pink and yellow all make eyes pop. You need to use these as base shades meaning that you can apply it behind your eyelids all the way to your eyebrow bone. If you mix in another darker shade on the upper outer corner of your eyes, you will achieve a great eye look-

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How do you trim a Mona Lavender plant, so it's not to bushy.?

I want to shape up the plant, so I can bring it into the house. When is the best time to fertilize it? It will soon be snowing here, so I'm bringing it into the house to survive the winter.

How do you trim a Mona Lavender plant, so it's not to bushy.?
This site should help.


I am a teen with a lavender room. What color of a bed spread should I pick?

Also how should I decorate it?

I am a teen with a lavender room. What color of a bed spread should I pick?
I would use a bedspread with lavender and lime and white. Maybe decorate it sort of French country?
Reply:a lime green or a pea green would be cool. silver things like lampshades or sparkly, dangly things would look nice with those colors!
Reply:I'm picturing a big puffy white comforter.
Reply:Why not a purple bedspread/


Or white with lavender or purple flowers in it.?


Make some pillows in different shades of lavender and purple. Pillows are so easy to make.


Take four pieces of material. right sides together, sew up three sides, and about four to six inches in from each side on the fourth side; Turn inside out, stuff with stuffing, quilt batting, old panty hose, and stitch the opening closed. You will be so proud of something you did yourself.
Reply:Something close to lavender or something that matches it!
Reply:White.
Reply:Any one of the jewel tones would be beautiful. Deep purple, rich burgandy or hunter green would be sophisticated and chic with lavender walls. You have several options in terms of design, you could go with a French Baroque look (like in Marie Antoinette), an art deco look (hollywood glamour of the 50's) or mid-centruy modern.
Reply:Mauve
Reply:Very pale yellow almost a cream...or be daring and try a crimson red bedspread, or pale pale pale soft blue with a torquise hint to it.


I think also a fresh sap green light sort of a limey that spring green. Then you can take it further and make it mystical and hang crystals in front of the window. And you can also hang fairies but large ones, really playful looking fairies..that green the limey spring sap green fits in well with all of this. Have the drapes be whimsical and light and that Moss green thats the exact color that would magical with lavender.
Reply:White would look nice.
Reply:Pick lavender bedspread. And pick lavender excessories. EVERYTHING IN LAVENDER
Reply:I totally think that u should go with a royal purple bed spread. If I were u then Id probably go with things that are relaxing or look relaxing to go with the feel of the color of the room because lavender is a relaxing and calming shade of purple!
Reply:i think like a very light yellow or a dark purple or light pink...u can probaly do any light color
Reply:Emerald Green, light yellow, dark purple. Chose your favorite as your bed spread color and use the other colors as accent colors.





here's a nice website you can read more about the color and what other colors look nice, it's for desktop publishing, but you'll get the idea.


http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/colorsele...





and here's a little something from HGTV


http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_bedro...
Reply:maybe hot pink and pale pink with stripes or pokadots
Reply:um..lavender?
Reply:black, cover it with like glitter and applique. That would be a fun summer project.
Reply:Sage green
Reply:Jewel tones would be perfect;


Bright, deep, and saturated, jewel tones in red, blue, purple, green and yellow can add graphic punch to any room. Utilized in large quantities, jewel tones should be considered carefully since they can become overpowering quickly. In small quantities, jewel tones add concentrated vigor, drama and life.
Reply:you should go with a white bed a maybe a white an lavender blanket to throw over the bed... you don't want to go full lavender cuz then it will be too much
Reply:no to be mean but mauve?





It depends on whether you like subtle, traditional, or contemporary or modern, etc.. . .


Silver (or gray), white, green (maybe kiwi?), blackm, chocolate brown!





More subtle, peach, or white,


Could our baby be allergic to the baby lotion and the baby lavender lotions? Can we just use Eucerin on her ?

Could that be another reason to have rash like rough spots on her face?

Could our baby be allergic to the baby lotion and the baby lavender lotions? Can we just use Eucerin on her ?
Yes you can my doc suggester Eucerin because my daughter is allergic to basically everything. He also suggested Vaseline. I use all hypoallergenic fragrance free soap/lotion etc...





When I used any Johnson and Johnson products my daughter would break out in hives and have a rash literally from head to toe. The bubble bath/body soap was the worst!
Reply:yes dyes and perfumes can be irritating to baby's skin. Also consider cutting back on how often she gets baths as it may be drying. I've also heard a young baby doesn't need to washed with soap (just warm water) as they don't really get that dirty till they start crawling around.
Reply:Bathing every night can dry out the baby's skin.





Having said that, I can't go more than two days without giving my son a bath - eww.





My pediatrician and I were just dicussing this, and he said to use Vaseline, Lanolin, or get this: Crisco (the white lard in the jar). Yep... he said it's got just natural ingredients, and b/c of it's lipid content, it's not water soluable, so it stays longer than regular lotion without rubbing off. It's cheap as anything too.





I know it sounds gross, but I think he had a good point.





Eucerin is like $10 a tube! That stuff is crazy!





Take care!
Reply:possible. don't use anything that has perfume in it. i think 'california baby' is great. stuff like vaseline can clog pores.


Where can i buy lavender ice cream?

Hey~~~where can i find lavender ice cream in toronto?


my friend loves it but i have never find a place has lavender ice cream...T.T


thank you~~

Where can i buy lavender ice cream?
try calling Petits Plaisirs d'Andrea in Yorkville. They have wonderful unusual flavors. Mango with sichuan peppercorn, dark chocolate with pasilla and cayenne pepper, pear and some herb - If they don't have anything with lavender, I bet they know someone, or could request a small batch made...





I am not sure they are still there, I can't find a website, although I was there about 6 months ago.





29 Yorkville Avenue


Toronto, ON


416 923-7000
Reply:Try Whole foods. They have lavender chocolate.


It's yummy!

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When is the best time of year to re-pot a lavender plant?

Is it ok to re-pot when it is just about to flower?

When is the best time of year to re-pot a lavender plant?
The previous answer is completly wrong. Lavender blooms all season for one, and can be transplanted any time of the year. If anything, the plant will thank you for having the more room to root out. I would transplant whenever you feel the need.
Reply:I think it's best to re-pot after flowering in october time, however shouldn't do too much harm to re-pot now... as long as you don't damage the roots when moving it.
Reply:Fall is the ideal time to transfer, right before the bush goes dormant for the winter. With the bush going dormant, the roots can concentrate all their time on regenerating and reestablishing themselves without having to supply water and nutrients to green growing leaves.





If you MUST move now, wait until after the bloom, cut way back and make sure you get enough of the root ball to support what is actively growing as it will need to reestablish feeder roots. It will probably struggle as the ground will heat up and continue to heat up with summer fastly approaching.





If you can wait, then I would wait. Fall is truly ideal.


How do you take care of lavender indoor plants?

Lavender Plants for inside,

How do you take care of lavender indoor plants?
Needs a well drained soil. If planting in a heavier soil, raise the beds to improve drainage.


Full sun.


Picking the blooms will help to keep the bushes compact.


Pruning: It's important to prune the bushes after every flush of flowers in order to maintain a shapley plant. You must trim the flower stems off and them trim the remaining foliage to shape. However, do not cut back to the old (grey-brown) wood
Reply:My lavenders grow best outside, not inside.


Where can I buy Lavender Sachet liquid fabric softener?

It's the kind in the tall purple bottle. The only place I see it online is PeaPod, which indicates Stop %26amp; Shop (which we don't have).


Online sources preferred, but local shops are better than nothing.


Does anyone know the manufacturer?

Where can I buy Lavender Sachet liquid fabric softener?
I use to buy it at walmart, I'm not sure if they still sell it though. If you have a walmart near you , you may be able to check it out yourself or give them a call to find out. It has been around for quite a while and I'm not sure how reliable they may be in answering your question, so you might want to just check yourself.
Reply:i don't know about that particular brand, but Downy makes a good vanilla lavendar scented liquid fabric softener, and it's really easy to find in any grocery store (at least, in my area)...
Reply:teebop.com





the sku# is RB60842


Enjoy!! I love this stuff--been using it since 1980


I just went on their site and they don't carry it anymore.I'll keep searching for you...


Peapod is where they have it--but Only if they deliver in your area--they don't deliver in mine....


My Lavender plant is dying. Any suggestions?

I bought a beautiful lavender plant in full bloom from the supermarket; I repotted it because it was rootbound. Now it's dying. Or at least all the leaves are drying up and falling off. Any suggestions? or is it a hopeless case?

My Lavender plant is dying. Any suggestions?
You may have been sold the wrong cultivar.....Hidcote and Munstead are the tought ones that grow outside in full sun and warm weather.....easy to grow.....I don't know where you live or if it's too late to put in the garden, but i believe that is where it belongs......supermarkets sell everything nowadays....
Reply:Call a priest to say the last rites.
Reply:If the leaves are drying up - it must be dry??? Or too hot????


Could you not plant it in the groud or perhaps a larger pot?


Scratch the stems (with your finger nail) to see if there is any green under the bark - if soo, it is alive. But if it is brown under the bark, cut back till you find green, as those ones are dead.
Reply:lavender should be planted in the ground outside.use a good compost and organic fertlizer when transplanting.your plant may be experiencing shock from being transplanted.also it is a perrinial and will die off till next spring.good luck
Reply:Lavender does not like to be watered a lot. If the leaves are curling up, maybe its in shock. Or maybe they are getting burnt, are you watering in full sun?
Reply:I might need water. Be careful not to over water the plant though. Maybe some miracle grow also. Follow the directions carefully.

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How do you make lavender ice cream?

Take your favorite vanilla ice cream recipe and where you would normally use the vanilla substitute 15 drops (more or less to your taste) of lavender essence. If you don't want to buy this you can put take some lavender wrap and tie it in cheese cloth and cook it with the ice cream mixture. Then take it out prior to the freezing process.

How do you make lavender ice cream?
These suggestions and recipe are good, but be aware -- a little lavender goes a long way. I make lavender jelly and use it in cooking. You don't need much, if you use too much it will taste 'perfumy', not delicate.
Reply:Lavender Ice Cream





1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar


1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons lavender flowers


3 cups milk


3 tablespoons creme fraiche or heavy cream


1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise


6 egg yolks





In a small heavy saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons of the sugar, 1


1/2 tablespoons of the lavender and 1 1/2 teaspoons of water. Cook


over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves


and the mixture forms a dry mass, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a


plate to cool, then grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder; set


aside.





In a large heavy saucepan, combine the milk, creme fraiche, vanilla


bean and remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1/2 teaspoon lavender.


Cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar


dissolves and the mixture is hot, about 8 minutes. Remove from


the heat, cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain the milk


through a fine-mesh sieve and return to the saucepan.





In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks until blended. Gradually


whisk in one-third of the warmed milk mixture in a thin stream,


then whisk the mixture back into the remaining milk in the saucepan.


Stir in the reserved lavender powder.





Cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until the


custard lightly coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not


let boil.





Immediately remove from the heat and strain the custard into a


medium bowl. Set the bowl in a large bowl of ice and water and


let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and


refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or overnight.





Pour the custard into an ice cream maker and freeze according to


the manufacturer's instructions.


What items at kohl's would be good for a lavender, teen room?

I want a comforter, sheets, pillow covers, and lamps.

What items at kohl's would be good for a lavender, teen room?
I found a few items you may be interested in. If you don't have to stay with Kohls, check out the last site for tons of teen room ideas!
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Where can I find lavender essence that are safe for eating or cooking?

I live in Singapore and hope to find products that are found here.


If not you can leave some websites that I can order from.





Thanks ~!~

Where can I find lavender essence that are safe for eating or cooking?
In Maui they have lavendar gardens I'm sure their products are on line, I will look it up.


Have you ever put lavender oil on your pillow case?

I have it is suppose to help you sleep and well its a nice smell.

Have you ever put lavender oil on your pillow case?
I'm planting lavender in the garden this year; and I'll try it
Reply:Yes, I use this sometimes and I do find it helps me sleep - makes your hair smell nice the following day too!
Reply:yes i use it all the time it is supposed to be relaxing u can also get a radox linen freshener in lavender
Reply:Lavender is a tranquil scent. It grows where I live, so I put it in small bags and sew them up. I like to put them in my dresser drawers, among my shelves of linens and in the bed.
Reply:Hello,D, Yes i have used lavender oil on my pillow before. Have a lovely evening my friend, (HUGS).
Reply:i put it around the apartment when in Corfu to keep the mosquitoes away but it made my wife throw up
Reply:Yes............ it's very relaxing.





I also lob a few spriggs in the bath after a day's gardening........ preferably just picked out the garden.
Reply:no, but if you make a satchel pillow of lavender and vanilla. You can just put a few drops of the pure oil on the satchel,so the big pillow doesn't stain. Smells the same, just smaller.
Reply:My missus does this. Helps her out, trouble is I can't sleep for thinking about doing the gardening!!!
Reply:No. It's one of the smells that aggrevates my sinuses
Reply:yes the pillow,oil burners, light bulbs(a lil dab on bulb},my clothes,anywhere really its smells fresh and clean.


its very calming too and nice in bath.
Reply:Not oil but I have used Avon`s sleep spray, it contains lavender. You actually spray into the room, it`s great.
Reply:yes I have and I do believe that it works to help aid sleep I use a spray on lavender scent from boots specially for your pillow I agree it smells lovely.
Reply:no,but I do like dried lavender leaves,so refreshing
Reply:i have but the smell gt annoying and kept me up all night lol . x
Reply:Yes I have and I sometimes put lavender oil in an oil burner in my bedroom at night x
Reply:Yes

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What color can I add to make tan with a lavender tinge more of a mocha color?

I mixed a white can of paint with a dark brown and the resulting color had a purplish tinge. I am trying to create a mocha color, what color can I add to accomplish this?

What color can I add to make tan with a lavender tinge more of a mocha color?
raw (not burnt) umber.
Reply:brown
Reply:There is a color called Free Wheeling its in my bedroom and it is that color. I forget which brand
Reply:Add little amounts of black until you get the color you like


Can lavender buds be smoked?

I heared that they sell lavender flower buds in some shops to be smoked as a very mild sedative. Thankyou for your responses.

Can lavender buds be smoked?
tough times eh? I have used a herb called mugwart. You put it under your pillow, it helps you sleep. It seemed to work okay. And you can smoke it also.


My cat has come into contact with a small amount of lavender - how can i counter act its poisonous effects?

Hes got a little lavender oil on his head - is there any way to neutralise the poison

My cat has come into contact with a small amount of lavender - how can i counter act its poisonous effects?
I work in a vets and have never heard of Lavender being poisonous or toxic.


The plant to look out for are mainly htings like Lilies, as if you are given a bunch of flowers with Lilies in and the cat ingests any of the pollen it can cause kidney failiure within hours.
Reply:Hi there again Dave...wash his head thoroughly with a damp cloth a small bit of soap and rinse thoroughly so he doesn't ingest any of the soap while grooming himself dry.
Reply:I agree with the first anser, just gently wash it off so the cat dont ingest any when licking him self.
Reply:I rub lavender oil into my cat's coat to keep fleas off. At the vet's suggestion. Not toxic.
Reply:I didn't think lavender is poisonous?





At the end of our garden, we used to have a lavender plant and our cat rolled in it throughout the whole summer and the plant ended up being ruined. He always slept in the plant and played in it and it didn't harm him in any way!


Does anyone know where I can buy concentrated lavender oil?

I need it for potty training my dog. I would prefer to get it from a store so I can buy it quickly instead of ordering it on the internet. Thank you.

Does anyone know where I can buy concentrated lavender oil?
Try a health or natural foods section of a grocer ( Should be with the natural cosmetic or aromatherapy products) or a health food specialty store.
Reply:ebay they have everything
Reply:Hobby Lobby has it. Could you tell me how you use the oil as a training aid? I am really interested in it.
Reply:Any natural foods store should have essential oils....like lavender.

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Where can I find information on auditioning for Lavender Brown for Harry Potter?

Theres going to be an audition on July 1st and thats all I know. Where can I get information about auditioning. And do I have to be british to try out?

Where can I find information on auditioning for Lavender Brown for Harry Potter?
THE MAKERS OF


‘HARRY POTTER %26amp; THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE’





INVITE





GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15-18yrs WHO ARE RESIDENT IN THE UK OR IRELAND





TO MAKE AN APPLICATION


TO AUDITION FOR THE ROLE OF LAVENDER BROWN





NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY





IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY COME ALONG ON SUNDAY 1 JULY 07





EARLS COURT EXHIBITION CENTRE


WARWICK ROAD, LONDON SW5


(Nearest underground station: EARLS COURT)





WE WILL TAKE APPLICATIONS FROM 10AM, NO QUEUEING BEFORE 8AM AND THE QUEUE WILL CLOSE AT 1PM


YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SHOW A COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT AS PROOF OF AGE AND NATIONALITY





YOU WILL FILL IN AN APPLICATION FORM, HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN AND WILL BRIEFLY BE SEEN BY THE CASTING TEAM.


IF WE THINK YOU MIGHT BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE ROLE WE WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU.





COME AS YOURSELF – STRICTLY NO MAKE-UP, NO COSTUMES, NO HIGH HEELS.








THIS IS THE ONLY ROLE WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND IF YOU ARE NOT BETWEEN THE AGE OF 15-18YRS OR YOU ARE NOT RESIDENT IN THE UK OR IRELAND, AND DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK WITH YOU, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO MAKE AN APPLICATION





PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE VENUE OR PRODUCTION OFFICE AS THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION
Reply:You do have to be British to try out, yes.





And according to the link below,


"The Lavender Brown audition will be held on Sunday 1 July, and the one for Tom Riddle on Sunday 8 July, both being held at the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre."
Reply:Yes, you have to be a resident of the UK or Ireland.





Here is all the info you need... keep in mind, though, that over 15,000 girls showed up last year for the open audition of Luna Lovegood.





http://images.radcity.net/5899/2000541.d...





And no, it's not a closed audition, you don't NEED an agent... just show up with your required paperwork.





Good luck!
Reply:You do not need to be British but it will help to be in London, since the auditions are there. You are correct the auditions are on July 1 but they are also on July 8. You do need to be a resident of the UK or Ireland and between the ages of 15-18 to audition.
Reply:Its most likely a closed audition


you need an agent to audition


or have you read from the official casting site that its an open call?





hope i helped!
Reply:You need an agent who can book the audition. You cannot just show up. You need to have your resume and headshot in order and have been working with an agent and have the experience required. If you aren't British and the part calls for you to be British, unless you've taken a dialects course and know the vowel substitutions you will be laughed at.


My lavender plants are yellowing and blacking out from the center, are they dying?

I am in San Jose, the plants are in morning sun mostly, planted a month ago. I observed they have yellow and black(dead?) stems in the center today. The outside is still green. Are they dying? I am watering them every morning. What could be wrong?

My lavender plants are yellowing and blacking out from the center, are they dying?
I think you are probably over-watering and the plant is rotting away. It has been pretty hot lately (I am in CA, too), but lavender are fairly drought tolerant. Try cutting back watering to every other day, or even less. After a few weeks of less watering, you should see some re-growth. Lavender will wilt when they need water, so wait and see how long it takes for the flowers to wilt. Sometimes, if it is very hot, the tops will wilt in the middle of the day, but they will recover when the sun goes down and it cools off.


What makeup colors & jewelry would you recommend to go with a lavender bridesmaid dress?

This is the first time I am a bridesmaid - and I want to look great. I am Indian - so I am darker skinned, with brown eyes and dark brown hair.

What makeup colors %26amp; jewelry would you recommend to go with a lavender bridesmaid dress?
I think I sheer violet lipstick or lipgloss looks nice with lavender
Reply:I am asian too =D. Your jewelery and make-up shouldn't match your dress, they should compliment your dress. Glittery gold or green eyeshadow and pink lip gloss would look great with your skin and dress!


In terms of jewelery, wear sophisticated jewelery that looks expensive. Silver colored jewelery would look pretty! Wear a locket and earrings.





Claire's and Icing stores have beautiful jewelery.





Don't wear jewelery that's made of wood or other natural materials.





Here are some pictures of jewelery that would go great with your dress =D:


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Good luck!
Reply:Dk brown eyeliner and dk brown shadow in crease, or gold on lid and champagne as a hi-liter for brow bone. Try Dinair Airbrush Make-up, its best for weddings. Jewelry, rhinestones or diamonds, or white gold
Reply:lavender or beige eyeshadow, sheer lipstick, with a pearl necklace!
Reply:lavander jewelry and some light eye shadow.
Reply:I think silver jewelry would look good with lavendar.


When is a good time to prune old growth from a lavender plant?

I have a lot of dead stuff from last year. should I prune it now before spring growth starts? Also, can the plants be split now and replanted elsewhere?

When is a good time to prune old growth from a lavender plant?
Lavender plants should be pruned after they bloom. Wait until summer to prune them. If you prune them now they will not bloom. I do not think that now is a good time to split and replant unless they are not flowering plant. Usually a good time to split and replant is in the fall after they have finished blooming and already done with fruit bearing. Fall and winter gives them enough time to prepare for spring.
Reply:either early spring or after flowering in late summer
Reply:Click this link for more information:





http://www.ehow.com/how_2224883_keep-lav...

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How many weeks before a wedding is it safe to order lavender buds to toss after the wedding?

I've looked everywhere online, and can't seem to find approximately how long the fresh, dried lavendar buds will stay scented for. I'd like to order the buds, but just want to make sure that they will still be scented for the wedding in a month and a half. Any suggestions?

How many weeks before a wedding is it safe to order lavender buds to toss after the wedding?
I just picked a BUNCH this year and dried them myself. I found a bunch on ebay that were harvested in 2007 that they're selling by the pound, so I'd say you're pretty safe. They do seem to stay potent for a long time.
Reply:Dried lavender stays fragrant for years and years. Why do you resist dried material? Who's going to know the difference? It's lavender.


Lavender from seed-is the picture on the seed packet from 1 little seed or is it multiple seeds?

says to plant 18" apart, thats why I was asking if one seed will grow into a big plant.

Lavender from seed-is the picture on the seed packet from 1 little seed or is it multiple seeds?
~*~One lavender seed will grow into a very large plant . Plant them every 9" then once they start growing well pull out some so that the plants left are 18" apart. This is called thinning. That way if one doesn't sprout you won't have a bare spot in the garden
Reply:yes one seed will produce a bushy plant


How do i make lavender scented candles?

ya. homemade, not to strong.





please give ingreidients, and step-by-step directions please.





i have a lot of different tools and stuff at my disposal. so ya.

How do i make lavender scented candles?
You will need wax, wicks and essential oil as ingredients. There should be a site where you can get all three.





Beeswax is great because it burns clean with no soot and burns slowly and evenly. And, you can easily get it on the web. Soy wax is a good alternative if you are vegan or something.





Melt the wax in a double boiler, or a stainless steel bowl set on top of a pan of boiling water. When it's fully melted add the oils (if you do it too early the smell will burn off) and then mix it up and pour into your container or mold. You can also search the web for some good pouring techniques.





Let it harden and presto--you have candles.
Reply:You can add the dried lavender to the wax, but I'm not sure how that will look/smell. Report It



Is it effective to use lavender oil for acne scar?

i heared that lavender oil can heal acne scarring, is it effective?


where can i buy this oil and how much it is?

Is it effective to use lavender oil for acne scar?
Just applying any oil to the skin is not going to have any effect on the scars. This is a cure that has given fast remarkable results and it's using natural oils. Use grape seed oil, a natural oil that has a been successfully used in treating acne and oily skins. Does not make skin oilier. Do a Google to find where to buy. For best and quickest results you have to massage quite vigorously (If hesitant about doing vigorously, then massage one part of face like the forehead and see the results.) Do it over and over with a forward and back motion using finger tips and front and sides of fingers depending where on face you massage (a circular one will not be effective). Less vigorously will take longer. Depending on how vigorous you do it, scars will start to fade in a few days. In two weeks you will have significant results. Keep up treatment and overtime they will be completely gone. You will be amazed at it´s effectiveness. If you massage entire face, it will rid it of all blemishes and even the most problemmatical skin conditions and give you a healthy flawless glowing skin.


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Reply:yes i have read many books on herbs and lavender is a wonderful for complexion...vitamin e applied on the skin is also helpful...just break open a capsule you can take them by mouth aswell..vitamin A C %26amp; E are great...Bio oil is good for scaring .you can buy lavender oil at chemists and health foods shops aswel as super markets .It can cost anything up to 10 to 15 dollars for the pure oil
Reply:Not really.

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Can some one please answer a few questions about these 4 plants, one which is lavender?

Here are the three plants, Crownvetch Penngift, http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store... , Balloon Flower http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store... , Mother of Thyme http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store... , and Lavender Munstead http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store... . I'll have questions in details.

Can some one please answer a few questions about these 4 plants, one which is lavender?
I'm in Zone 9 and my crownvetch did not bloom in the first year. It took it a year to get established, but once it did during the second year it is a prolific bloomer. Mother of thyme will bloom, but mine didn't until the end of the season, in autumn when our weather is cooler. It really likes well draining soil and does not like to stay wet or damp, but let it dry out completely before watering. I have mine growing between stepping stones on a path which may be why it took so long to bloom. My lavender is established now but hasn't flowered yet and I planted mine in April. It seems to be rather slow growing, but when I've had it planted at my old house it becomes a prolific bloomer once established. I've never grown the balloon flower so can't really tell you much about its blooming habits. For all of these seeds, make certain you plant them in good rich, soil for them to get the best start. Each packette of seeds will have the depth and planting instructions for your zone on the back.
Reply:i have crownvetch and wooly (mother of) tyme and they bloom prolifically, but not the first year. they are both drought tolerant, but bloom more abundantly with regular watering. i've never grown the others, so i couldn't say about them.
Reply:Re your lavender


You should be able to get some blooms off it in the first year. Make sure it is planted in well draining soil and that you water it regulary after planting to ensure good root growth.


Does anyone know what the difference between the colors lavender, lilac, and wild orchid?

I'm shopping for dresses and decorations. Every site has a different color light purple. I need to know how close to each other these three colors are so that they don't clash. Any help is very welcome.

Does anyone know what the difference between the colors lavender, lilac, and wild orchid?
Any color names are subjective, and in my experience, not very representative... "lavender" the color doesn't usually look like "lavender the flower...


Generally, I would say that lilac is more pink than lavender, and that orchid is more pink than that.


There's no way to tell by the name of the color, or even a picture online, since the color representation depends on the websites color card settings, as well as the settings on your computer.


The only way to know for sure is to go to the stores and get a sample, take your camera to each place and photograph each item you're interested in, or...


Accept that there's going to be lots of different shades of light purple, and figure out ways to tie them all in together. For instance, picking up different pinky purple, and blue-purple flowers, ribbons, balloons, or crepe paper to decorate with, and mix them together with the stuff you're buying online. This is maybe more expensive than the others, but takes the least legwork.
Reply:i think you have to actually show us the colors or else what we describe the colors names wont really mean anything. many companies give their colors fancy names because the color is just purple but theres no name for a certain tone of purple...its just light purple, purple, dark purple, pinkish purple, etc...and everyone calls different colors different names...like lets say your wearing a blueish green dress...and you describe it blue green...someone else might say "wow nice green dress!" while your thinking in your head...."its blue green damn it!" so yeah...sorry i know that wasn't what you were looking for but hope it was good information.
Reply:lavender is more of a light purple and lilac is more of a light pinkish purple if that helps. I don't know what color wild orchid would be, but it sounds by name like a really bright purple color.





Could you ask the shops to send you photos via email of the products? Or maybe a color swatch? They might do that if they thought it would make the difference in your purchasing from them.

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How do you safely get rid of scorpions? does lavender work to getting rid of them?

my dad lives out in the country and has a scorpion problem. my sister and i are going to go live there during July and she has a baby. we need to know how to protect our selves from scorpions and what is the safest way to do it.

How do you safely get rid of scorpions? does lavender work to getting rid of them?
Although scorpions are found throughout the United States, they prefer the southern regions. They spend the day hiding in dark places -- wood piles, attics, crawl spaces -- and come out at night to eat bugs. They sting only in self-defense.


To prevent them from coming into a house -- the best solution for controlling them -- get rid of stacks of firewood, lumber, or rocks, and compost heaps; seal cracks around doors, windows, and along the house's foundation; and keep the interior free of spider webs and cockroaches (a scorpion will be less likely to visit if there's nothing for it to eat).





Still have an infestation? It's time to call a professional exterminator





Hope this helps and have a safe trip to the country.





P.S: Is it true that you leave all your questions unresolved, without picking a "best answer", among the people that help you? Say it isn't so.
Reply:You can use a product by Ortho called Home Defense, it can be used indoor and outdoor. I would recommend spraying around baseboards and windows on the inside, and spraying the entire perimeter on the outside. It lasts 12 months on Spiders, ants, and Scorpians inside, and 3-4 month control outside(due to rain). Being that you have a child it may raise some concerns, but this product is safe for kids and pets once it is completely dry. It works GREAT!!!
Reply:catch them and sell them to pet stores, make a buck off them,
Reply:A cat! Cats can eat scorpions, and not be poisoned. I had a cat, when I lived in Arizona. He caught scorpions all the time. Munch munch munch....


Could tea tree oil and lavender oil hurt my dog if she licks them off of herself?

i put about 3 drops of lavender oil and 4 drops of tea tree oil in about 1 cup of olive oil and 1 cup of water and mixed it all together. then i brushed it on her. now she's licking it off. can that hurt her?


i was trying to kick some flea butt, but now i'm all worried that it's gonna hurt her.

Could tea tree oil and lavender oil hurt my dog if she licks them off of herself?
At the amount you used on her it will not harm her, both lavender and tea trea can be used internally. Of course since essential oils are highly concentrated they are not recommended to be used internally.
Reply:i highly doubt it will


they are very natural ingredients


if you are very scared call a vet and just ask over the phone
Reply:It might give her the runs as dogs do not generally eat high fat content foods, or she might throw up. That would be the worst though, none of those items are toxic in the long-term. They just might upset her digestion.





I understand the reluctance to use most commercial flea treatments as they are toxic. I would suggest you talk to your vet about an organic flea treatment such as FleaFree or various others if you are looking for a non-toxic (and effective) flea treatment. Try this site:


http://www.yourpetslife.com/organic-flea...
Reply:cider vinegar or garlic will give u better results..i dont use the vet stuff ...waste of time mix equal parts of cider vinegar(also known as apple cider vinegar)and water in a spray bottle and spray the animal it will kill the fleas on contact , can b used daily, grlic can b crushed in the dinner to kill any infestation from inside the body and can be rubbed over the animal on a daily basis, again killing on contact ..tea tree oil can actually paralise a dog so id steer clear of that xxx
Reply:That's not going to help with the fleas. Apply some Advantage, Frontline, or Vectra to kick flea butt. Lavender oil can be harsh on the digestive system, and even on your skin if it's not diluted in a carrier oil, like almond oil. Tea tree oil is very nasty tasting but I'm not positive of its effects on the body when ingested. Call your vet ASAP. She may need treatment.


EDIT: Advantage, Frontline, and Vectra have been tested and are not toxic. (Vectra is toxic to cats, though. Don't apply it to a cat ever.)


What's a good method for making my lavender plant grow more stems?

I have a plant that only has one long stem in the center and no others. I am not going to get much out of it this way! Am I supposed to clip it or something to make it grow more stems?

What's a good method for making my lavender plant grow more stems?
Yes you should clip the tip out and has it branches out clip those tips (dont cut into old wood though)
Reply:Pruning will make it bush out. Go here:





http://www.wikihow.com/Prune-and-Harvest...


Is it possible to grow sun flower and lavender in tropical area with high humidity?

I wanna grow some in my front yard, that would be lovely if it's possible.

Is it possible to grow sun flower and lavender in tropical area with high humidity?
It should be possible to grow both as long as they are planted in an amended soil that is water retentive. Both do like the sun. You could also add a layer mulch to keep the roots cooler. I would suggest that you consider planting a dwarf variety of sun-flower which grows 3 to 4 feet. The standard varieties grow to 6 or 7 ft. plus, and often need to be staked which may not look too pretty in a front yard; but that too depends on where you plan to plant them. Just something to keep in mind.
Reply:As long as you get enough sunlight, you can grow sunflowers. I had some in Hawaii. Lavender I'm not sure of.
Reply:no not well without either plant suffering or simply rotting
Reply:Absolutely!!!!! They should grow very well there! They both love sunlight... and I think humidity too...





Good luck!
Reply:yes it will grow very well there they love the high humidity and the heat also
Reply:yes you can but you know that sun flowers are pretty but once they get big and mature they turn black. are you sure you want that/
Reply:sure. as long as they get heaps of sunlight
Reply:Mine grew fine when I lived near Washinton DC, and we all know how much steam and hot air comes out of that place. RScott

leather sandals

What color bridesmaid dresses would look good with lavender and peach flowers?

I'm planning a fall wedding and found a beautiful boquet of light purple and peach flowers that I would love to have. I'm just not sure if the color will be ok for an October wedding. There are some whites and greens in it as well. Can anyone think of a fall color that would match purple and peach....maybe a darker purple or green was all I could come up with. Thanks for your help!!

What color bridesmaid dresses would look good with lavender and peach flowers?
I would go with a dark purple or maybe even a rust orange.
Reply:I'd say use dark purple for the dresses, as this color is a universally flattering one and there will be enough contrast between the color of the flowers and the dress for the flowers to really pop in photos.
Reply:I'd go with a medium purple or a dark peach itself. Actually, coral could work, too.
Reply:Navy would look good with both colours
Reply:brown or deep purple would look great. Both colors remind me of fall.
Reply:I think a really rich plum color would be nice. This color is really pretty and warm so it would go well in the fall:


http://www.watters.com/product.php?coll=...


This bronzy, caramel color might be nice as well:


http://www.watters.com/product.php?coll=...
Reply:I would go with a dark purple too, looks great for fall weddings!
Reply:tiel, purple and tiel are the easiest colors to coordinate, as well as peach, flowers and such much esier to find and coordinate. good luck and congrats
Reply:why not try an emerald green dresses or


a dark purple will go with those colore... or you can go black or gold since its gonna be in fall..


either way good luck...
Reply:maybe a soft yellow
Reply:I would think that a nice sage green color would look beautiful with the lavender and peach flowers.


The darker purple would look nice or a dark yellow.
Reply:I like the darker shade of purple idea best
Reply:the darker purple will suit perfectly.





otherwise perhaps emerald green MIGHT look alright. take the bouquet or a photo of it to a local material store and hold it up against a variety of colours. this will give you a good idea.
Reply:A chocolate color. I'm a huge fan of brown, so I suggest that. Using a neutral color increases the odds of the dress ever being used again (although its still incredibly unlikely). Browns also look great on almost any skin tone, and flatter the figure. Also, its a very appropriate color for the season.
Reply:I think a darker shade of purple would go really well with those flowers, not to mention it would be nice for the fall


How much lavender and tea tree oil should i mix together to apply on my face?

need advice... getting breakouts on my forehead and i dont have a fringe but i still get, heard that tea tree oil works, what else is there that isnt expensive?

How much lavender and tea tree oil should i mix together to apply on my face?
Since these are the only two essential oils that should be applied to the face . I would only put 1-2 drops. Depending on the quality of the oils.


tea tree: is very antiseptic, healing and soothes


lavender: . is very germacidal, balancing





combined together they would work great!! Again you just want to make sure they are 100% pure essential oils. Nothing OTC. They are good, but you want 100% oils, believe me look around and call places. I think I paid 15-20 each. sounds like a lot but they do last a long time, and I know its 100% PURE!!!
Reply:tree oil is $8 for a little bottle but it'll last for a long time. don't apply to much it's really stron and don't apply on oily faces. neutrogena and clen and clear has good acne medication washes too.


How do you make potpourri from growing lavender?

At what time do I pick the blooms from the plant to be dried to make the potpourri? Can anyone suggest a website on how to do this step by step?

How do you make potpourri from growing lavender?
Pick your lavender when most of the blooms are open. Tie the stalks in bundles and hang up somewhere to dry. If it is dusty tie a paper bag (not plastic ) round the flowers and hang them up. Lavender is rich in oil so it is not always necessary to dry it. It is one of the few herbs one can use in potpourri without drying.





When you prune your lavender bush at the end of your growing season dont forget to dry or use the leaves as well. They are just as aromatic, if not more so. Enjoy!
Reply:lovely idea!
Reply:just at time of late fall so that lavendar blooms dry out naturally or hang them upside down with yarn string attached to the ends...( tie the stems)
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clogs

What are some good tips for growing lavender?

i just have plain soil with a little of that white fluffy stuff mixed in and they're being grown indoors. for some reason they get about two and a half inches high and then start to shrivel up from the roots. i have some now that seem pretty good so far but i really want them to grow.

What are some good tips for growing lavender?
I buy ALL my plants pregrown in a nursery, because I find that cheap comes out expensive. I buy the growing containers, the seeds, the potting soil, I tenderly care for them...Then the second I get them outside, they DIE...Or they don't even sprout to begin with. SO...I've given up on the theory that things grow from seeds. My new theory is that they mysteriously appear on the tables at my local nursery, and it's my job to buy them. I don't know why your lavender keeps dying, but I have some outside that I bought at about 3 inches tall a couple years back, and it's doing wonderfully, in a sunny patch in my rock garden. And I think I bought it for 3.99.
Reply:Plant them outside in full sun and well drained soil. They are not fussy and prefer to be on the dry side. If you do not have a garden to plant them in, try containers. Same thing, full sun, well drained soil.
Reply:Lavender flourishes in the outdoors and it is very easy to kill an indoor plant by overwatering causing root rot. If you continue to grow it in a pot, make sure that there is a drainage hole at the bottom. This will help prevent the root rot.