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Hydrangea macrophylla `Masja’ (Photo by Joanne Young)

How to dry hydrangeas

Beckie Fox

Hydrangeas are one of the easiest flowers to dry, and given their size, you need only a few to fill a table arrangement or decorate a wreath.

More home gardeners are growing lavenders such as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) for fragrance and culinary use. (Photo by Joanne Young)

A passion for lavender

Beckie Fox

The dreamy scent of lavender is a long-standing favourite, but our appreciation of its culinary potential is still growing.

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