By Virginia McNaughton

A new hardback edition of this classic work on lavenders - accepted by lavender growers throughout Australia and overseas as the authoritative text on the subject. Few gardens are complete without lavender - one of Australia’s most popular garden plants. Beautiful, easy to grow and drought tolerant, lavender is supremely versatile. Lavender has also been one of the most popular medicinal plants for thousands of years and continues to have many aromatic and decorative uses in the home.

• The authoritative guide to using lavender:
• The world’s most popular garden herb;
• Over 40 species and varieties described in color;
• Cultivation and propagation
• Companion planting and design;
• Recipes for oils, soaps and pot-pourris;
• Lavender wreaths and tussie mussies.