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Lavandin, a hybrid lavender, has different chemical and therapeutic properties but is easier to grow & is often sold as "lavender" essential oil by unscrupulous companies

There are a number of Lavender oils used in aromatherapy: true Lavender, Lavender Stoechas, Spike Lavender and Lavandin. They all have different aromatic uses.

Fragrant Lavandula plants will create a scented garden or can be part of xeriscape flowerbeds. There are many English and French lavender flower varieties to choose.

Lavender plants are so versatile. Lavender buds, flowers, leaves and stems have multiple uses.

Lavender is one of the most popular and commonly used essential oils in aromatherapy for its wide-ranging properties and beneficial actions.

With its luscious fragrance and many uses, lavender is beloved by all. But the different varieties can be confusing. Here is a guide to set you straight.

Sequim, situated in Washington state, is a premier lavender region in the USA; each year, the lavender growers of Sequim celebrate lavender with a summer festival.

Cooking with lavender adds a different dimension to the flavor and look of baked goods.

Spooks, magic, ghouls, and black cats. October's All Hallow's Eve can be fun to celebrate in the garden with these Halloween named plants.

Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!

Summer is the season when perennial plants take center stage with bright, long lasting flowers that stand up to the summertime heat. See eight perennial garden favorites!

Houseplants don't just add beauty and clean air to our homes, they can also add a fresh scent! Here's a look at some popular and easy care scented houseplants.

Understanding the workings of the plant classification system can help to eliminate confusion caused by using common English names for plants.

Teenage girls suffer from a number of emotional and health related problems; essential oils in aromatherapy use can help to alleviate some of these difficulties.

Herbs make great houseplants. All you need is a sunny windowsill and a few pots and you can have a thriving and edible indoor garden!

Traditional scented gifts have a long history of use; perfumed gifts can be a good idea for weddings, birthdays, Valentine's and Mother's day.

Lavender essential oil is one of the most commonly used oils for aromatherapy, home health and natural medicine. A universal essential oil, lavender has many benefits.

These alternative therapies are used topically to relieve acute or chronic pain, such as muscle pain, arthritis and even neuropathic pain.

Tussie Mussies were exchanged between Victorian sweethearts expressing secret love messages; a gift of a traditional Valentine flower posy is both unique and personal.

Virtually all the essential oils sold in stores have additives. Therapeutic vs. Perfume grade can mean the difference between oils that heal and oils that are toxic.

Aromatherapy offers natural stress relief during the holiday season. De-stressing oils, such as lavender essential oil, can be used in simple aromatherapy home remedies.

Not to be confused with the herb Bergamot, Bergamot essential oil has a wide spectrum of uses in aromatherapy; it is very different from other expressed essential oils.

Author of Jekka's Complete Herb Book, Jekka McVicar presented a rereleased book on cooking with flowers in 2003. Here's a dip into the coverage and currency of the book.

This is the second part of a two-part interview with Judith Phillips, a well-known author of gardening and gardening design books on the southwestern U.S.

The use of aromatherapy for babies is a natural solution which has been in use, in one form or another, for centuries, enjoying a return to popularity in recent times.

Many women experience common problems during menopause; essential oils can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of menopausal women and promote better health.

The safety of using aromatic oils in aromatherapy when expecting a child is much debated; however, it is possible to use essential oils for pregnancy if used correctly.

Using essential oils in the later years of life can help with a number of problems; aromatherapy is an aid to both physical and mental problems of advancing years.

Frankincense essential oil has been considered a valuable and precious oil since ancient times; today, Frankincense has a number of uses in aromatherapy.

Grapefruit essential oil is one of the lesser known citrus oils; however, it has a number of uses in aromatherapy and is well liked by children for its gentle properties.

These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.

This article describes the many therapeutic benefits of lavender for people with autoimmune and related conditions.

ONEGroup is an innovative Australian company with a range of skin care, cosmetics, personal care, and health care products based on certified organic natural ingredients.

The Mediterranean provides an ideal climate for many species of plants; many trees and flowers around the world grow in a 'perfect' Mediterranean climate of sun and rain.

Italy supports a predominantly Mediterranean plant life; trees of Italy include cork wood, ilex and pine, in addition to many herbs such as rosemary, lavender and thyme.

The Turner House (House of the Seven Gables - Salem, MA), made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne, overlooks an early 20th Century Colonial Revival Garden

Essential oils used in aromatherapy are a complex make-up of many chemicals. However, all essential oils do share common beneficial properties.

Spring in Andalucia brings an unsurpassed wildflower display from January to its climax in May. See Mediterranean wildflowers at their best in the Alpujarras and Axarquia

Herbs and plants used in medieval times were popularized by the herbalists John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper; many herbs in use today were also found in medieval gardens.

Avicenna, also know as Ib'n Sina, was an Arab physician who contributed greatly to the medicinal world; his published works included the use of plants in medicine.

The Victorians began the Christmas traditions of a Christmas tree and a kissing ball; the use of Winter berries, such as Holly, were also popular Victorian traditions.

Water is becoming more precious, and the days of thirsty, expansive lawns are numbered. Fortunately, there are colorful alternatives to traditional turf.

Essential oils are powerful healing tools that can really help you soothe the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's auto-immune thyroiditis.

Design a perfect tiny fairy theme garden for flower fairies or flower faeries. Plant favorite fairy flowers, add the best fairy toys, treasures and trinkets.

Plant a scented garden in any garden theme. Use hostas with fragrant flowers in a shade garden to attract hummingbirds or flowers with scented leaves butterflies love.

Herbs make a great addition to the urban garden. Not only are they attractive, compact, and easy to grow, but they will also add pizzazz to your cooking!

Many plants have sedative or otherwise sleep-inducing properties that can help with both falling asleep and staying asleep, usually with very few side effects.

Aromatic plants of the same family share not only similar physical characteristics but also similar medicinal properties; many scented plants have therapeutic powers.

Plants and herbs have had both medicinal and and perfumery uses for thousands of years; extraction of oils from the plant began in the still room.

These plants all have strong vertical or upright growth habits to add contrast and interest in a container or hanging basket planting.