Few flowers give such good return as lavender. The edible flowers, which look and smell beautiful in bloom, can be cooked into intriguing desserts and main dishes. The plant itself, be it green or ...

Get expert instructions for growing lavender in your backyard or indoors. This fragrant perennial can thrive in many areas of ...

I just bought a lavender plant and I don't know if it is perennial. Can I plant it in the garden? When should it be planted? -- Maria F. A. Lavender (Lavandula) is a wonderful perennial that adds ...

I’m always interested in unexpected ideas for cooking with the herbs and flowers in my garden. If you’ve kept up with my column over the years, you’ve seen recipes such as mint pesto, lemon balm ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender is one of the most beloved floral fragrances. Its herbal scent is soothing and fresh, soft and ...

The end of September is not the time to start pruning back hydrangeas, roses, magnolias, and most other trees and shrubs. Pruning always stimulates growth, and now is when you want to encourage your ...

12:03, Mon, Apr 28, 2025 Updated: 08:12, Tue, Apr 29, 2025 Gardening expert and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh, 75, has taken to his new YouTube channel, Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh, to share his five ...