April 1, 2021
Gillis, author of 28 books including One Heart: Universal Wisdom from the World's Scriptures, offers this well-rounded book on lavender. She starts by outlining the safe preparation of oils, the differences between safe and natural, and the precautions that should be taken before creating essential oils. Gillis shares information on the different varieties of lavender and useful gardening information for readers interested in growing their own, including how to water, prune, and care for lavender plants in a garden or container. Gillis offers useful information on how flowers make oil and why it is called essential, the best varieties for oils, and how to store and blend the finished products. The book features lavender recipes and uses for the mind, body, and soul: muscle-soothing massage oil and germ-slaying salve as well as edible items like poppy-seed and lavender vinaigrette and lavender-marinated olives. From gardening to oil-making to cooking up foods and teas, this book has a little something lavender for everyone.
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