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The name lavandula (lavender) is from the Latin word meaning to wash. The Greeks and Romans bathed and perfumed their bodies with lavender soap and oil. They refreshed their homes and repelled insects with urns filled with this pungent herb. Victorian women wore lavender laden sachets and carried “tussie mussie” bouquets to overcome unpleasant odors. Those were the “good old days” when bathing was considered unhealthy, because of the perceived danger of a “chill.” Lavender was so favored by the British that it was named English lavender, although it actually originated in the Mediterranean. There are over thirty species of lavandula with angustifolia one of the most fragrant. It is the variety we will explore because it is the most hardy in Tehachapi. The plants do well in a sunny location with well-drained soil, good air circulation and minimal watering. A tough variety is necessary in these mountains because lavender can be damaged by a...
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