I love lavender, and have filled my garden with much more than I need (but it’s so pretty!!). Did you know it was in the mint family?? Me either.

I’ve become interested in knowing the meanings of flowers; it is a practice that really took root (PUNNY!!) in the Victorian era, when a lover would take great care in choosing which flowers he presented to his dearest. Adding lavender to a bouquet meant purity and devotion, as well as silence. Secret engagements? Clandestine affairs of the heart?!

I have been making dried bouquets all summer with my lavender. It’s easy to do, and the scent is amaaaaazzzinnnng.

Clip and strip of leaves

Tie together with garden twist-ties (I’m making a mini-bouquet for my desk at work!), and hang outside to dry

After several sunny days, the lavender has dried and is ready for display! I found this galvanized tin vase for 5 dollars at a thrift store, but I’ve seen them all over Pottery Barn, ebay, etc… vintage milk buckets would look lovely, too!