Easy-to-grow lavender has many uses. From: Chattanooga Times/Free Press (Chattanooga, TN) | Date: August 19, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Chattanooga Times/Free Press. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Kathy Gilbert

Aug. 19--Lavender, many a grandmother's favorite herb, is undergoing a revival, local herb sellers say. "Everything's lavender now," said Karen Creel, owner of Garden Chick.com, an herbal products Web business based in Chickamauga, Ga.

Of Middle Eastern origin, lavender traveled the ancient world. Today, Provence, France, is a leader in lavender production.

Lavender is an easy herb to grow, local gardeners say.

But you do need to adapt your soil to mimic the plant's Mediterranean home.

Here's a start-to-finish guide to cultivating ...

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