1. Wonders of Lavender Kata Fountain & Cheryl LeJune

2. Aromatic, evocative, nostalgic, soothing, romantic, healing… let’s meditate!

3. History of Lavender Used over 2,500 years ago Latin root, lavare meaning “to wash” or livendulo meaning “livid” or “bluish” Egyptians used in mummification process Christian reference in the Bible The Phoenicians and the Arab World used it as perfume Roman Empire and North Africans used the oils for bathing, cooking, and to freshen the air

4. History of Lavender (Cont’d) Around 600BC, spread across Europe from Greece to France and England In Medieval and Renaissance Europe, was used to protect against infections such as plague or cholera European royalty fondness for lavender during Victorian Era (Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, and Charles VI of France) In modern times the plant was rediscovered by Rene Gatefosse for its essential oils and aromatherapy World War I. wound dressing, disinfect in hospitals

5. Benefits of Lavender (in general) Lavender produces slight calming, soothing, and sedative effects when its scent is inhaled. Its fragrance is used in soaps, shampoos, balms, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications Used in sachets for scenting clothes or wedding confetti Repels insects and moths

6. Benefits of Lavender (in general) Cont’d Calming effect on pets and children in vehicles Used in Integrative medicine, such as massage, acupuncture, chiropractic manipulation Aromatherapy to slow nervous system Essential oils will help with re-growth of hair

8. Antifungal, also treats eczema and acne

9. Antiseptic/external disinfectant

10. Anti-inflammatory

11. Relieves muscle tension and pain

13. Relaxes brain waves/reduces stress/dizziness/headaches

14. Anti-depressant, anti-moodiness

15. Circulatory stimulant

18. Adult: Internal use

19. Tea – 1 to 2 tsp whole herb per cup of hot water;

20. Tincture (1:4 ratio) 3 times a day

23. Village of Gordes in Provence

25. Likes well-drained soil

26. Likes full sunshine

27. Likes plenty of room – mature plant can be 3 feet in diameter

28. Doesn’t like ‘wet feet’ – plant away from sprinkler system

29. Challenge along the Texas Gulf Coast

30. Hot, humid summers

32. Put a pot of lavender on your porch, enjoy the aroma and maybe, harvest enough flowers for lemonade!

33. Suggested varieties – lavandin hybrid lavenders

34. Provence – transplants or cuttings

35. Grosso – transplants or cuttings

36. Sweet – transplants or cuttings

37. Spanish – L. stoechas – can be grown from seed

39. Once established, plant is drought-tolerant and needs much less water

40. Prune back 1/3 of plant between Nov/Feb to promote new growth

41. Plants/seeds can be found at local nurseries

42. Wildseed Farms – Pack (l. angustifolia)$1.25 to cover 15-20 sq ft

44. Crafts Sachets Kitchen angel Lavender wands Potpourri Tussie Mussie Lavender wreath Lavender-scented candles

45. Lavender Farms in Area Chappell Hill Lavender Farm – Chappell Hill Becker Vineyards – Stonewall Hill Country Lavender – Blanco Lavender Ridge Farms – Gainesville Texas Lavender Hills – Blanco Texas Lavender – Webberville Wimberley Lavender Farm – between Wimberley & Blanco Hummingbird Farms – Johnson City

47. Located in nearby Chappell Hill, Texas

48. About 3,000 lavender plants

49. Blooming and cutting season August-October

50. No fee to visit farm