What are your "must grows" for incense, oils, and brews?

I've got thyme, sage, mint, lemon balm, sweet grasses and roses coming through! How about you?

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StoneOfEternity@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (6 replies)

Lavender, and sage mostly.

astreus@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (5 replies)

Such a versatile combo! I may have given my lavender a little too much coffee and it's not very happy! Added in some grit 🤞

Have you tried making lavender syrup?

StoneOfEternity@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (4 replies)

I honestly cannot keep lavender alive for the life of me. I just keep trying. Sage will typically go wild and be in abundance. What do you use the lavender syrup for?

astreus@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Do you use plant food or fertiliser? Because I've recently learned that lavender hates food! They need gritty soil.

Baking and making nice tasting soft drinks, mostly :D

StoneOfEternity@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y (2 replies)

I use worm compost, and i didn't know that. Huh... i guess I'll see how they do with less love. How often do you water it?

Oooo, I've got a great lavender cookie recipe that's so delicate.

astreus@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y

In the current heat wave? Quite a lot! I've kept it partially protected from the very glaring sun it's doing a lot better.

And lavender attracts pollinators!!

asteriskeverything@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y

Hi could you please share that recipie that sounds delightful!!!