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Lovely Lavender

A place for all things lavender.

Featured Work

Bee by Catherine Veal

The bees at Buckfast Abbey are used to make their famous lavender honey. I hope you like it. Thank you for looking. BEST VEIWED LARGER. /
Lovely Lavender Flying in the Bokeh by BlueLily

Bright lavender with lavender bokeh on a windy day
Lavish by Johnny S

Canon 30D / Canon 100mm macro / Photoshop
Lavender's blue... by Stefanie Köppler

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Lavender Patchwork by John L Coombes

featured in Lovely Lavender Group
Lavender by Yool

was featured in Lovely Lavender as is fuji finepix S8100 last of the lavender from my backyard / / / /
Snowshill Lavender by Stephie Butler

Taken in the rolling fields of Lavender at Snowshill Lavender in the Cotswolds England…
Come and sit among the Lavender by Marjorie Wallace

Sequim, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula. / ...Close to the beach… Purple Haze Lavender Farm Come and sit a while among the Lavender plants. / Peaceful and tranquil with a delightful scent that fills the air. / This is Sequim, Washington when people come for the Lavender Festival in the middle of July. / I visited a few days before the crowds… / how lovely it was. So peaceful and pristine… Camera; Nikon D60 ~ Lens AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm As of November 2009 more than 2450 views, 164 favoritings Sale of eight (8) cards to four different customers. Featured on Red Bubble MOST POPULAR front page for the third week in July. / Featured in COTTAGE STYLE group ~ 22 July 2009 / Featured in TABLES AND CHAIRS ~ 22 July 2009 / Featured in THE WOMAN PHOTOGRAPHER ~ 22 jULY 2009 / Featured in FABUOUS FLOWERS ~ 23 July 2009 / Featured in A FASCINATING PURPLE ~ 6 August 2009 / Featured in ART BY BUBBLE HOSTS ~ 16 August 2009 / Featured in YOU’RE ACCEPTED! group ~ 17 August 2009 / Featured COLOR ME A RAINBOW ~ PURPLE ~ 19 Aug 2009 / Featured Avatar in new group LOVELY LAVENDER 25 Aug 09 / Placed in “Best of Features” COLOR ME A RAINBOW ~PURPLE group on 27 August 2009 / Featured in LOVELY LAVENDER group ~ 27 August 2009 / Featured in LIVE AND LET LIVE ~ 12 September 2009 / Featured in SEASONAL SCAPES ~ 18 October 2009 / Purple Haze Lavender Farm is a 12 acre CERTIFIED ORGANIC LAVENDER FARM located in the Dungeness Valley of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. We are one of more than 36 growers in the valley who are cultivating this wonderful herb. The rainshadow of the Olympic Mountains creates an ideal microclimate for growing lavender. With less than 20 inches of rain per year, our valley is like those in the Provence region of France where this aromatic herb is native. It is wonderful place to visit while you take the scenic loop around the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Our links page will offer you a senic palette of places to visit while on holiday. Purple Haze Lavender Farm has incorporated the beauty and design of its lavender fields into a landscape of gardens, orchards, ponds, wetlands and buildings. The formality of our “rows of purple” is framed by a valley of open space, and vistas of the Olympic Mountains. Lavender thrives here because it enjoys the indigenous microclimate: low rainfall, mild winters, and a broad valley with open exposure. Our success as a business is deeply rooted in our commitment to preserving the agricultural heritage of the Dungeness Valley. We believe our farm should celebrate all that the acreage can provide: a sustainable perennial crop of organic flowers, a working farm that harvests the lavender by hand, distilling it into oils, hanging it in bundles to dry,and creating value added products from the essential oils and sachet. We are a tourist destination that gives the visitor a connection to America’s agricultural roots, a sight for learning and celebration, and a connection to the world via the internet that allows us to gain and share information on the agriculture of this herb. Our lavender fields contain more than 15,000 plants of more than 50 varieties. The rows of lavender when blooming vary from white and pink to shades of violet and deep purple. Our test gardens have varieties of English, French, Spanish lavenders as we are always looking for the perfect lavender for its many uses: aromatherapy, perfumery, culinary, floral, and landscaping When you visit Purple Haze, you are invited to wander the fields, enjoy the beauty of this sweet smelling herb, pick your own bouquet of flowers, picnic on the lawns, and experience all the flavors, fragrances and healing skin care qualities of this purple flower. We are open starting April 1st every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-5 and everyday from May-Labor Day in September. Please make our farm part of your visit to the NW part of Washington State. Purple Haze is a proud member of the Sequim Lavender Growers Association, a cooperative of growers in the Sequim Dungeness Valley working together to preserve the agricultural heritage of this farm valley. Each year we celebrate the perfume and beauty of this captivating herb in a three day celebration at the peak of the season. The valley is filled with the color and fragrance of bloomimg lavender, and the entire town turns purple! Come visit us the THIRD WEEKEND OF JULY and join us for Sequim’s Annual Lavender Festival. You will find more information on this Celebration of Lavender at www.lavenderfestival.com / (This exerpt is from the introduction at the PURPLE HAZE website) / The Lavenders Lavandula are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region south to tropical Africa and to the southeast regions of India. The genus includes annuals, herbaceous plants, subshrubs, and small shrubs. The native range extends across the Canary Islands, North and East Africa, south Europe and the Mediterranean, Arabia, and India. Because the cultivated forms are planted in gardens world-wide, they are occasionally found growing wild, as garden escapees, well beyond their natural range. Because Lavender cross-pollinates easily, however, there are countless variations within the species. The color of Lavender flowers has come to be called lavender. The most common “true” species in cultivation is the Common Lavender Lavandula angustifolia (formerly L. officinalis). A wide range of cultivars can be found. Other commonly grown ornamental species are L. stoechas, L. dentata, and L. multifida. Lavandula x intermedia or “Lavendin” is the most cultivated species for commercial use, since its flowers are bigger and the plants are easier to harvest, but Lavendin oil is regarded to be of a lower quality. Lavenders are widely grown in gardens. Flower spikes are used for dried flower arrangements. The fragrant, pale purple flowers and flower buds are used in potpourris. Dried and sealed in pouches, they are placed among stored items of clothing to give a fresh fragrance and as a deterrent to moths. The plant is also grown commercially for extraction of lavender oil from the flowers. This oil is used as an antiseptic and for aromatherapy. Lavender is also used extensively as herbal filler inside sachets used to freshen linens and discourage moths from closets and drawers. Dried lavender flowers have become recently popular used as confetti for tossing after a wedding. Culinary use / Lavender flowers yield abundant nectar which yields a high-quality honey for beekeepers. Lavender monofloral honey is produced primarily in the nations around the Mediterranean, and marketed worldwide as a premium product. Lavender flowers can be candied and are sometimes used as cake decorations. Lavender is also used to flavour baked goods and desserts (it pairs especially well with chocolate), as well as used to make “lavender sugar”[2]. Lavender flowers are occasionally sold in a blend with black, green, or herbal tea, adding a fresh, relaxing scent and flavour. Chefs in and around Provence, France, have been incorporating this herb into their cuisine for centuries, either alone or as an ingredient of herbes de Provence. Lavender lends a floral, slightly sweet, and elegant flavour to most dishes, and pairs beautifully with various sheep’s and goat’s cheeses. For most cooking applications it is the dried buds (also referred to as flowers) of lavender that are used, though some chefs experiment with the leaves as well. Only the buds contain the essential oil of lavender, which is where both the scent and flavour of lavender are best derived. The French are also known for their lavender syrup, most commonly made from an extract of lavender. In the United States, both French lavender syrup and dried lavender buds are used to make lavender scones. Lavender has been used extensively in herbalism. English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, yields an essential oil with sweet overtones, and can be used in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications. Lavandin, Lavandula x intermedia (also known as French lavender), yields a similar essential oil, but with higher levels of terpenes including camphor, which add a sharper overtone to the fragrance. Spanish lavender, Lavandula stoechas is not used medicinally, but mainly for landscaping. Essential oil of lavender has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It was used in hospitals during WWI to disinfect floors and walls. These extracts are also popularly used as fragrances for bath products. An infusion of lavender is claimed to soothe and heal insect bites. Bunches of lavender are also said to repel insects. If applied to the temples, lavender oil is said to soothe headaches. Lavender is frequently used as an aid to sleep and relaxation: Seeds and flowers of the plant are added to pillows, and an infusion of three flowerheads added to a cup of boiling water are recommended as a soothing and relaxing bedtime drink. Lavender oil (or extract of Lavender) is claimed to heal acne when used diluted 1:10 with water, rosewater, or witch hazel; it is also used in the treatment of skin burns and inflammatory conditions (it is a traditional treatment for these in Iran and nearby regions). The ancient Greeks called the lavender herb nardus, after the Syrian city of Naarda. It was also commonly called nard. Lavender was one of the holy herbs used in the biblical Temple to prepare the holy essence, and Nard is mentioned in the Song of Solomon nard and saffron, / calamus and cinnamon, / with every kind of incense tree, / with myrrh and aloes, / and all the finest spices. During Roman times, flowers were sold for 100 denarii per pound, which was about the same as a month’s wages for a farm labourer, or fifty haircuts from the local barber. Lavender was commonly used in Roman baths to scent the water, and it was thought to restore the skin. Its late Latin name was lavandārius, from lavanda (things to be washed), from the verb lavāre (to wash).[When the Roman Empire conquered southern Britain, the Romans introduced lavender. Information gathered from WIKIPEDIA. / /
Lavender Dreams by Marjorie Wallace

Mental images of summer time and the sweet scent of lavender. It is something that comes to me when ever I see this photograph. The memory of climbing out of the car and being swept along with the gentle fragrance of lavender buds make me want to move here and come to work in the fields. Just for the opportunity to be tending to these lovely flowers and having sweet and optimistic thoughts. You can make soaps, lotions, bubble bath, sachets, woven lavender wands and little pillows to lay over your tired eyes. But saving for last, and never to be forgotten was the magic of the most incredible lavender and white chocolate ice cream you have ever tasted in your life. If you have a favorite ice cream, this one will quickly take it’s place in your mind. I would make the three hour drive there just for a taste of that heavenly treat. A treasure to remember… This was taken in Sequim, Washington just before the Lavender Festival. Camera; Nikon D60 / Lens; AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm Featured in FLOWER & FOLIAGE DETAIL group February 2009 / Featured in THE SCAVENGER HUNT group March 2009 / Featured in COTTAGE STYLE group 29 July 2009 / Featured in LOVELY LAVENDER group ~ 27 August 2009 / Featured FASCINATING PURPLE ~ 25 September 2009 / Featured in WELCOME TO WASHINGTON ~ 6 October 2009 All the images and text contained herein may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or uploaded in any way without my express written permission. My images do not belong to the Public Domain. The removal of electronic copyright information, digital fingerprints, or embedded watermarks on any image is strictly prohibited. / © 2008 Marjorie Wallace, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
Lavender Fields Forever ~ Sequim, Washington by Marjorie Wallace

Sequim, Washington on Olympic Peninsula / A short walk to the Pacific Ocean. The Lavender Fields of Sequim, Washington are a sight to behold. Acres and acres of Lavender Bushes. Perfectly rounded and lightly fragrant. You will never forget a sight like this. On this day, it was a bright and overcast. Seemed to be the perfect condition capture this beautiful purple colour. Nikon D60 AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm Over 700 views as of November 2009 Featured in A GARDEN SOMEWHERE group ~ July 2009 / Featured in LOVELY LAVENDER group ~ 27 August 2009 / Featured in POSTCARD STYLE group ~ 30 August 2009 / Featured in YOU’RE ACCEPTED group ~ 8 September 2009 The Lavenders Lavandula are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region south to tropical Africa and to the southeast regions of India. The genus includes annuals, herbaceous plants, subshrubs, and small shrubs. The native range extends across the Canary Islands, North and East Africa, south Europe and the Mediterranean, Arabia, and India. Because the cultivated forms are planted in gardens world-wide, they are occasionally found growing wild, as garden escapees, well beyond their natural range. Because Lavender cross-pollinates easily, however, there are countless variations within the species. The color of Lavender flowers has come to be called lavender. “Lavender Fields Forever” / The most common “true” species in cultivation is the Common Lavender Lavandula angustifolia (formerly L. officinalis). A wide range of cultivars can be found. Other commonly grown ornamental species are L. stoechas, L. dentata, and L. multifida. Lavandula x intermedia or “Lavendin” is the most cultivated species for commercial use, since its flowers are bigger and the plants are easier to harvest, but Lavendin oil is regarded to be of a lower quality. “Come and sit among the Lavender” / Lavenders are widely grown in gardens. Flower spikes are used for dried flower arrangements. The fragrant, pale purple flowers and flower buds are used in potpourris. Dried and sealed in pouches, they are placed among stored items of clothing to give a fresh fragrance and as a deterrent to moths. The plant is also grown commercially for extraction of lavender oil from the flowers. This oil is used as an antiseptic and for aromatherapy. Lavender is also used extensively as herbal filler inside sachets used to freshen linens and discourage moths from closets and drawers. Dried lavender flowers have become recently popular used as confetti for tossing after a wedding. Featured in A GARDEN SOMEWHERE ~ July 2009 All the images and text contained herein may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or uploaded in any way without my express written permission. My images do not belong to the Public Domain. The removal of electronic copyright information, digital fingerprints, or embedded watermarks on any image is strictly prohibited. / © 2009 Marjorie Wallace, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

Recent Work

lavandine by Aimelle

as is / Another painterly feel picture. hope you like ! =) / hmm, I might enhance the colors one day, just to see. But for now, I enjoy the natural soft colors I ended with. / this is the first of a serie I did with lavander. more to come… / . / DSLR Sony A100 | Sony DT 18-70mm lens 3.5/5.5 / Rawdon, Quebec (Canada) / - / copyright -> MCN: CB672-3446A-7F4AB / - / /
Spike Lavendin Tip by MarianBendeth

There are many varieties of Lavender which grow in many countries and hold different scents. Spike Lavendin is a hybrid and is usually found in Grasse, France. It ’s scent is spicy, powdery and earthy. Shot as is.
Pansy by Monica Scanlan

Single pansy but so beautiful and colors are so vibrant. D200 used. /
Bee by Catherine Veal

The bees at Buckfast Abbey are used to make their famous lavender honey. I hope you like it. Thank you for looking. BEST VEIWED LARGER. /
Lavender Blue by Catherine Veal

Taken in the gardens at Buckfast Abbey Devon, UK. Thank you for looking.
Honey Bee by Catherine Veal

Took this at Buckfast Abbey, Devon. UK. / This was in the lavender garden, The Monks collect the lavender honey from the hives and sell it, along with the famous Buckfast Wine. / Edited from RAW in CS3 and finished in Picasa3.FREE DOWNLOAD / Thank you for looking / BEST VIEWED LARGER
Loopy Lavender by Lisa Taylor

Used photoshop to invert and liquify the sky.
Lovely Lavendar 2 by Lisa Taylor

Updated shot of original lavendar shot – fresco texture added and lighting/colour manipulated.
Sit and Enjoy the Beauty (CG#31) by Monica Scanlan

White Iron Chair by flowers (Iris) at Long Hill Garden in Beverly, MA.
FROM MY HEART by micmac

This one for a loving card / A heart of hydrangea and an arrow of lavender, WITH LOVE. / / /
Lovely Lavender by Lisa Taylor

Taken in my garden, no editing.
Lovely Lavender Flying in the Bokeh by BlueLily

Bright lavender with lavender bokeh on a windy day