Welcome to Growing-Lavender.com.
What do horses have to do with lavender?
Horses have been a big part of my life since I was a teenager and I'm fortunate to have a lovely pure and partbred Arabian horse in my life. In 1993 a friend introduced me to essential oils and in particular lavender oil. The first place I used the oil was on my horses. Any minor cuts healed quickly and scar free! Anytime I could treat anything minor with essential oils, I did.
My Partbred Arabian gelding - Teddy
In 1994 I started a business called Cottage Scents, selling potpourris, scented and essential oils. A few years later, I visited Norfolk Lavender and Jersey Island Lavender and was hooked on this amazing plant. I love gardening and am active in a local horticulture society (I'm the President at the moment) and also have a BSc in Agriculture. I was soon giving talks at herb fairs and garden shows about how to grow lavender in your garden and enjoy the flowers in your home.
The message I received from people was very clear
- we are really busy in our lives, so make it simple!
Although books were available on lavender, they were not always easy to get here in Southern Ontario. I began collecting information to write my own guide and "Growing Lavender, a Guide for Cooler Climates" was born. If you would like a copy, click on the "Lavender Book Link" at the top of this page. The website was added to give more up to date information on new varieties and herb festivals around the country.
Thank you for visiting and come again soon.
Christine