Long stems that move in the wind creating magical colored waves, fragrant and unmistakable flowers, it is really her but magical Lavender.

That unique fragrance opens memories and images, immense fields in the countryside, fragrant drawers, family and grandmother fragrances in your memory.

The Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) paints the landscapes and smells the air of the Mediterranean areas of which it is typical but it is also very suitable to be cultivated in pots on the balcony of the house.

It blooms throughout the summer but in July and August its flowers reach their maximum splendor and their aroma is particularly intense and long-lasting. Resists very well in the heat and gives its best if exposed in full sun on calcareous and well-drained soils.

Place it in the brightest corner of your balcony, it will be a great companion for your summer days.

In fact, with its abundant flowers you can perform many activities, in solitary meditation or in pleasant company of companions and children.

The basis for everything is the collection of lavender, detach the flowery stems about 20 cm long and compose small bunches that you will tie with tape and place them in a dark, dry and ventilated place for drying, within a few weeks the flowers they will be dry and ready to be used. Such as? Let's find out together.

TO KEEP THE INSECTS AWAY, chop fresh flowers on your legs and arms as an aid against flies and mosquitoes.
TO SCENT CLOTHES AND LINEN put a lavender bag in the drawers.
TO PREPARE A CALM TREE made with dried lavender buds, chamomile, oat straw and other calming herbs.
PER RELAX mixes dried organic lavender flowers and a pinch of cinnamon in vanilla ice cream.
FOR A salad dressing, mix 6 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of apple vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of mustard powder and dried organic lavender flowers each.
Remember that you can grow organic lavender so you can use it as a food in your dishes.