Quick facts
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*Heat/Drought ALERT* Adapted to thrive in tough conditions, heat, and drought
*Marginal Soils ALERT* Bloom where you’re planted! This crop is resilient and adapted to thrive on marginal soils with low fertility.
*Low Impact Food ALERT* No energy intensive food processing necessary for winter eating
*Low Impact Food ALERT* This crop gets by on less. It needs less water and nutrient inputs than other foods.
*Patio Paradise ALERT* Grow the concrete! This variety can be grown in a pot on a porch or sunny windowsill.
- Culinary and medicinal herb
- Drought tolerant
- Tolerant of low-fertility soils
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Lavandula angustifolia English lavender is a popular and fragrant perennial that is easy to grow once it is established. Beautiful purple flowers are attractive to pollinators and beneficial insects. Flowers are easy to harvest and dry down for use in the kitchen or medicine cabinet- they also make excellent long lasting cut flowers! How to grow it:
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