The Lavender Lover's Handbook
The 100 Most Beautiful and Fragrant Varieties for Growing, Crafting, and Cooking
By Sarah Berringer Bader
Photographs by Janet Loughrey
“The best recent all-around lavender book with something for gardeners, crafters, and cooks alike.” —Library Journal
Lavender is beloved for its and culinary and medicinal uses. In The Lavender Lover's Handbook, Sarah Berringer Bader provides a complete overview of the 100 most colorful, fragrant, and stunning varieties. You will discover expert tips on spacing, planting, pruning, and care and maintenance. Additional information includes tips on how to harvest, cook with, and preserve the plant, along with step-by-step crafts and project that use lavender in beautiful and soothing ways.
Look Inside
Review quotes
“Bader offers an extensive collection of recipes and instructions for everything from lavender desserts and drinks to wreaths and wands.” —Booklist
“The best recent all around lavender book with something for gardeners, crafters, and cooks alike.” —Library Journal
“This book is the heady distillation of [Sarah Bader’s] knowledge.” —Country Gardens
“Covers a wide range of aspects of growing and using the popular herb.” —Akron Beacon Journal
“The book is filled with glorious pictures, tasteful recipes, fabulous crafts, and a wonderful education on growing lavender.” —Karen’s Korner
“A field guide, growing guide, and craft guide all in one, The Lavender Lover’s Handbook has something for anyone who loves this plant.” —Books Yarn Ink Blog
Product Details
- May 01, 2012
- 9781604692211
