Lavender is a therapeutic flower traditionally used to ward off everything from indigestion to insomnia, acne to alopecia. It's also increasingly making its way into craft cocktails. The familiar ...

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. HOLDEN — Amy Parker was introduced to lavender through an act of love.

Claire Barclay moved to Ramona with her family a few years ago to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature. Her drive to connect with the planet is drawn in part from her experiences camping with her ...

When life gets stressful one of the oldest tried and true remedies comes from the calming scent of flowers. Lavender is at the top of that list and when it’s an entire field of lavender it can waft ...

Ever dreamed of walking through endless purple fields, surrounded by the sweet smell of lavender? It’s truly a special experience! These beautiful places are more than just pretty to look at– they ...

It’s hard to say an unkind word about lavender. Really, what’s not to love about a plant that pumps out lovely scented wands for enjoyment all summer and asks virtually nothing in return. This plant ...

JoAnn and Richard Wallenstein restock a display in their store on Sept. 27, 2025, at the Lavender Bee Farm in Petaluma. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat) When life gets stressful, one of the oldest ...