With more than 25 varieties of lavender, Thistle & Bloom in Wilsonville offers u-pick flowers, picnics, yoga and a peaceful summer escape through July.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — When deciding which type of lavender to add to your garden, the choice will likely be between three main types commonly found at garden centers. All have flowers that are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images I’m after some European garden inspiration, and lavender plants are my ticket to Provençal elegance. Easily ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender has been cultivated for centuries as a practical and pretty herb that's used for everything from ...

Of all the flowers in the garden, lavender is probably one of the most popular and easily recognized for its beautiful purple spiked blossoms and aromatic fragrance. Native to the dry slopes that ...

I want to have a lavender bed in our yard. The spot I'm thinking about is in front of a deck on the south side of our house. Will lavender tolerate the direct sun and heat in the summer? It gets great ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. Rows of purple, fragrant flowers are a treat to see and smell.