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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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Wave® petunias solve many garden landscape color and design problems. Plant them in containers or garden plots, alone or with other ornamental plants. Photos included.

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

Europe has many medicinal plants, some of which are found in other parts of the world, including Canada and the U.S; learn to identify healing plants through color.