For centuries, lavender has been heralded as one of the greats - praised by horticulturalists for its hardiness, aromatherapists for its calming fragrance, traditional and alternative medical practitioners for its healing properties, dermatologists for its benefits on the skin, beekeepers for the symbiotic relationship between happy bees and the resulting (delicious) honey, hikers for its pest-repelling abilities.. the list goes on and on.
Here at the farm, we are asked about the many properties and uses of this incredible plant, so we'll answer the most commonly asked questions below, followed by a more comprehensive list of uses and remedies (please remember that this is not to be substituted for professional, medical advice).