With its soothing smell, calming color, and yes, distinctly floral taste (use it wisely, folks), it’s easy to see why lavender is one of the most popular plants in homes, gardens, and restaurants.

Lavender is a lovely and popular flowering herb. The lavender I grow in my garden is Lavandula angustifolia, also known as English Lavender. The variety I have is called Hidcote, which is a relatively ...