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mametcalf
Genesee Twp, MI
(Zone 5b)
July 20, 2008
12:55 AM Post #5289021
| Thank you for a wonderful project to share with my daughter. My younger kids both love the Harry Potter books. My son's make dozens of wands from various sticks he's found in the woods. These will be far more pleasant to pick up when left around the house - and they will actually serve a purpose by "magically" keeping our home smelling fresh. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
July 20, 2008
01:43 AM Post #5289173
| Really fun article, Jill...I think I am going to have to try it for myself!
Thanks. |
kniphofia
Ashington
United Kingdom
(Zone 8a)
July 20, 2008
03:06 AM Post #5289340
| These really are magical! What a lovely idea :) |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
July 20, 2008
08:53 AM Post #5289806
| Thanks! We made several, because I knew when the rest of the kids visited at the end of the week, there would be a lot of leaping about and wand-waving and spell-casting!
The scent is a little less intense as the lavender dries but can be easily renewed with a drop of lavender oil on the stems.
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planolinda
Plano, TX
July 20, 2008
10:40 AM Post #5290174
| i just wish i could grow lavender! mine looks terrible and on its last breath and the last time i tried i had bad luck too--maybe i should try and trade for some lavender branches from some nice dave's gardener with better lavender growing skills!
those are very pretty jill!! thanks |
mametcalf
Genesee Twp, MI
(Zone 5b)
July 20, 2008
11:07 AM Post #5290287
| Don't give up, Linda! Maybe do some research on different varieties?
My husband and son both want me to grow lavender next year (I taught them well!) for homemade bath sachets. I just talked to my mother about it and she told me that her plants kept dying off for years - she never did figure out why. She did keep trying, however, and now has one that is thriving! |
planolinda
Plano, TX
July 20, 2008
11:18 AM Post #5290336
| thanks for the encouragement--i have read how easy it is to grow them but then i fail! but lavender is so special it is worth trying till you get it--like your mother did-- |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
July 20, 2008
12:15 PM Post #5290533
| Excellent drainage is key, I think. Mulching with sand or pea gravel, to reflect light/heat back up into the plant and help keep the branches dry (especially in areas with high humidity). There are some good growing tips on DeBaggio's site, http://www.debaggioherbs.com (sorry but they don't ship). |
planolinda
Plano, TX
July 20, 2008
02:12 PM Post #5291076
| you know i think of them growing in england tho--with all their rain! anyhow-as you can imagine mine get plenty of sun! and you would think not much water but they are in a spot that ido water kind of often--i don't know--so many different kinds i will just one day find the right one |
wind
Mount Laurel, NJ
(Zone 6b)
July 20, 2008
03:49 PM Post #5291456
| hi Critter :)
What a great article! Such a cute and fun idea. I really want to try again to grow some lavender. I love the l.grosso you have along your driveway, it looks beautiful.
I know someone who does a feature of things made just with lavender at her garden center. I'm going to bring her a copy of your article next time I see her ~ thanks!
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mametcalf
Genesee Twp, MI
(Zone 5b)
July 20, 2008
04:06 PM Post #5291520
| I like the idea of making different things using lavender. It is a material that is so enjoyable to work with due to the wonderful scent! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
July 20, 2008
04:09 PM Post #5291525
| Thanks!
Oh, you're so right about that wonderful scent... I think that's what we loved most about this project... I'll take just about any excuse to work with lavender! |
Dutchlady1
Naples, FL
(Zone 10a)
July 20, 2008
09:32 PM Post #5293181
| Really charming! and very well explained. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
July 21, 2008
12:13 AM Post #5294129
| Thanks! We found several web sites with directions, but none with step by step photos... we thought photos like this might have been really useful when we were trying to figure it out initially. |
mametcalf
Genesee Twp, MI
(Zone 5b)
July 21, 2008
12:21 AM Post #5294162
| I loved the photos! They looked very professional and will be invaluable for those of us who learn by seeing and doing. I am always frustrated by strictly written or verbal instructions - they just don't work for me. To be honest, I would not be planning to actually do this project in the absence of the photos. Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
July 21, 2008
12:24 AM Post #5294184
| *pats self on back* LOL I'm getting better at holding something with one hand while taking a photo with the other. Yesterday, I took a photo while actually pouring wet ingredients into the "well" in the middle of the dry ingredients to make muffins! :-) |
mametcalf
Genesee Twp, MI
(Zone 5b)
July 21, 2008
12:41 AM Post #5294251
| Congrats, Jill! You seem to be doing great. I just joined a photo-sharing site and am finding that a whole lot more intimidating than gardening. I used to be good, but that was back in high school. To me, gardening is about survival. Just couldn't live without my garden fresh and home-preserved goodies. Photography - not so much. But I give you kudos for being good at both - photography can certainly nourish the soul! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
July 21, 2008
12:53 AM Post #5294287
| Ha! I think a lot of the credit goes to my nifty little point & shoot camera. :-) I'm using a Sony T-200, and it really does a nice job of focusing on those macro shots!
I really am enjoying the photography, though. I also find it helps to take photos at a high resolution so I can crop them as needed for my purposes. You can tell I'm having fun when I start playing with colored borders for the photos... lavender (of course) for this article! |
