There is nothing quite like the sight and smell of a fresh lavender bundle during peak summer bloom. But unlike cut flowers, you don’t have to throw your bundle of lavender in the trash. Learning how to hang dry lavender is the absolute best, time-tested way to preserve your lavender bundle for year-round enjoyment. Traditional air-drying keeps your lavender looking vibrant and smelling incredible, but there are a few tips and tricks you should know to ensure success!

Knowing the difference between true English Lavender and Intermedia Lavandins is important because, when used for culinary, one can have a calming effect while the other can actually act as a stimulant. If someone has described the taste of something containing lavender as bitter or soapy, they may have eaten something made with Lavandin, which contains higher quantities of camphor. While Lavender and Lavandins may share similarities in their appearance and scent, there are distinct differences between the two that make them unique in their own right. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to know and where each is best suited to be used.