Celebrate the season with the calming beauty of lavender — grown right here in Ontario. Each item in this guide is thoughtfully crafted by Ontario Lavender Association member businesses.
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Lavender grows in zone 5, which is common in parts of Ontario. Lavender is native to the Mediterranean area. It is a bushy shrub and in the wild, lavender has a sprawling habit where the flowers are born on the edges of the plant. Those compact round plants with their halo of flowers are the…
What are the health benefits of lavender? The use of lavender is believed to have many relaxing, healing and therapeutic properties, such as: Stress reduction Lavender has a calming scent which may be an excellent tonic for nerves and anxiety issues. It may also be helpful in treating migraines, headaches, depression, nervous tension and emotional…
Lavender is an herb native to northern Africa and the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. Lavender has been used since ancient times for its medicinal and healing effects, unique fragrance, and to enhance the flavour of food.