Lavender, one of the most beloved of herbs, has been is use for more than 2500 years. The Romans are credited with naming this most aromatic of herbs, some say because of its use in washing (lavare), but others believe it derives from “livendula” (bluish.) I’m inclined to favor the latter theory. In ancient Greece [...]
Archive for June 25th, 2009
Folklore in My Garden: Lavender
Posted in History, tagged plants, tradition on June 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »
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