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\nLavender has a soft sweet fragrance that is said to be calming.
\nNo wonder it has always been a mainstay at weddings!<\/p>\n

For growing in a colder climate, recommend the munsted variety as it is very fragrant and it will thrive in zone 4.<\/p>\n

Once established it will come back year after year.<\/p>\n

If you are growing your own plan ahead as lavender takes a while to grow.
\nThe plants need a good deal of sun light so if you do not have greenhouse start the seeds in a sunny window and move to a cold frame or use growing lights.
\nAnother method is to buy plants from a garden nursery but again, check the variety.<\/p>\n\"lavender\n

No matter if you grow your own or buy from a dealer you should not need to augment the fragrance with additional oil.
\nIf you feel you can get by with out extra scent use only a high quality essential oil.
\nLower quality fragrance oils are sometimes formulated from chemicals and often smell nasty.
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For potpourri use the flower heads and the leaves.
\nCut the stems when the flowers are opening and hang them upside down in a dry place.
\nDrying might take a few weeks and you could use a food dehydrator to speed things up, but be aware
\nyour dried apples could end up smelling like lavender as the fragrance is potent.
\nLavender sprigs are a colorful addition to a natural wild flower and herb bouquet.
\nCut the stems when the flowers are just starting to open. <\/p>\n

Tie a bunch of 3 together and place at each setting as a token of good luck.
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