Not only does lavender look great on display in bouquets, it also has a clean, pleasant scent that many people enjoy and find calming. And if you’ve ever purchased fresh lavender, you know that it can ...

PARIS – The sweet smell of lavender is tinged with bitterness this year in the south of France, as farmers who harvest the flower protest European regulations linking the plant to chemical toxins.

From oils and perfumes to delicate dessert flavoring, lavender holds a special place in the hearts (and noses) of many. Its recognizable scent is a staple in bath products, relaxing teas and home ...

NBC New York got a first look and tour of the property just as the French lavender began to blossom this summer, a favorite time for tourists to check out the fields before harvest. "We grow over ...

This pretty plant is known for its fragrant smell and purple blooms. Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta French lavender (Lavandula dentata) is famous for its iconic purple blooms and its ruffled, serrated ...

If your lavender bushes seem to be bereft of bees, then you might need to be a little more selective in your choice of plant. For a study has found that English lavender is twice as good at attracting ...

A lavender field in south-eastern France in July 2023 (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) France's famous Provence lavender fields have been ravaged by an invasive species of caterpillar, with some ...

She calls it “a petit French lavender farm.” Lisa Fontanarosa, who has been styling and sourcing collections for interior designers since 1997, has a new line featuring her home-grown Grosso and ...

When recreating a French provincial garden, you need plants that can evoke all of the romance and elegance of that corner of the continent. If you have chosen the French provincial style for inside ...

If you’ve been daydreaming about spending your days in a field of flowers – it’s cold, dammit, I’ve been doing some intense visualising – wearing extremely fashionable attire, then can we direct your ...