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The
Complete Book of Herbs by Lesley Bremness
Paperback / 1994
This is one big fact-filled book!
Cooking
with Lavender: From My Garden to Yours by Joyce Ellenbecker
Out of print, but worth it if you can find it.
The Essential Lavender: Growing Lavender in New Zealand
by Virginia McNaughton
Paperback / 1999
While I don't have this book, the author is so well-known as the New Zealand
lavender authority that I'd like to read it all the same. Looking for a source
in the U.S., will link if I find one.
Essential
Oil Crops by E.A. Weiss
Hardcover / 1997
Definitely for the professional, very technical and very pricy. Local
universities are likely to carry this book as well.
Growing
and Using Lavender by Patti Barrett
Paperback / 1996
Growing
and Selling Your Fresh Cut Herbs (Making a Living Naturally) by Sandie
Shores
Hardcover / 1999
This is helpful for beginners and current small business
owners.
The
Hangover Pack: Includes Almond, Lavender, and Rosemary Essential Oils (Cures
for Modern Times)
Paperback / 1997
Herbs
for Sale: Growing and Marketing Herbs, Herbal Products, and Herbal
Know-How by Lee Sturdivant, Peggy Sue McRae
Paperback / 1994
Fairly simple read, but useful for the beginner.
The
Insomnia Pack: Includes Almond, Lavender, and Peppermint Essential Oils (Cures
for Modern Times)
Paperback / 1997
Lavender:
Fragrance of Provence by Hans Walter Silvester, Christiane
Meunier
Lavandes et lavandins (1992), also by Christiane Meunier, is hard to find but might be worth the effort for some. My French was taxed.
The
Lavender Garden : Beautiful Varieties to Grow and Gather by Robert
Kourik, Deborah Jones (Photographer)
Hardcover /1998
Great culinary recipes
Lavender, a Grower's Guide for Commercial Production
by J.A. McGimpsey and N.A. Porter
Paperback / 1999
Another New Zealand book I'd like a chance to read.
Lavender:
How to Grow and Use the Fragrant Herb by Ellen Spector Platt
Paperback / 1999
If you only buy one book on lavender, this is the one. Perfect balance
of accurate and useful culinary, cosmetic, decorative, and landscaping
information.
Lavender
Lies: A Chyna Bayles Mystery by Susan Wittig Albert
1999:
Paperback,
Hardcover,
and
Audio
Tape
A great mystery with lavender as its backdrop.
Lavender:
Nature's Way to Relaxation and Health by Philippa Waring
Paperback / 1997
Lavender – the New Zealand's Gardener's Guide
by Virginia McNaughton
Hardcover / 2000
Yet another McNaughton book I want. Looking for a source in the U.S.,
will link if I find one.
Lavender
Oil : The New Guide to Nature's Most Versatile Remedy by Julia
Lawless
Paperback / 1994
Out of print, but worth it if you can find it. Another Julia Lawless book
of interest:
Lavender:
Practical Inspirations for Natural Gifts, Country Crafts and Decorative
Displays by Tessa Evelegh
Hardcover / 1996
Lavender,
Sweet Lavender by Judyth A. McLeod
Paperback / 1994
A must have for every lavender enthusiast. Includes lavender history,
lore, variety identification, and many wonderful culinary, bath and beauty,
and medicinal recipes. This book appears
to have been released again, this time by Kangaroo Press, in 2000, but I
did not see this version so cannot offer any information as to how it differs,
if at all, from the linked edition above)
Lavender:
The Grower's Guide by Virginia McNaughton
Hardcover / 2000
Definitely a lavender grower's BEST FRIEND! Just for it's detailed plant
naming and descriptions alone... amazing! Read John MacGregor's
excellent
review.
Making
Herb Dream Pillows: Secret Blends for Pleasant Dreams
(The Spirit of Aromatherapy) by Jim Long
Hardcover / 1998
Anything by Jim Long is fabulous, plus he's a down to earth,
honest-to-goodness nice guy.
Secrets
of Plant Propagation: Starting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries,
Shrubs, Trees, and Houseplants by Lewis Hill
Paperback / 1985
A friend gave their copy to me and now it's completely dog-eared! I'm
told his books on "cold climate gardening" are also quite good, but I can't
verify that, given that we rarely see below 30 here.
The
Stress Pack: Includes Almond, Lavender, and Cedarwood Essential Oils (Cures
for Modern Times)
Paperback / 1997
= A Cathe favorite!
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