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| Lavender in London (Photo by Kemal ATLI) |
Lavender was
called "nard" by the ancient Greeks. It is
mentioned within the Song of Solomon and was “one of
the holy herbs used in the biblical Temple.”
The pale
purple hue of its flowers is now also called “lavender.” Lavender flowers and buds are used in
sachets and as insect deterrents.
They also
annually grace the Lavender Labyrinth in Shelby,
Michigan. This sanctuary on the shores of Lake
Michigan is part of the Cherry Point Farm and Market,
which sells such goodies as “cherries, pies,
breads, jam, fudge…”
Visitors can
walk this labyrinth, which was designed “with the
help of artist and architect Conrad Heiderer.” The entire stroll
takes about two hours - first to the center, and
then back out again. It is especially captivating
come springtime, when “the labyrinth’s French
lavender peaks.”
Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavandula
http://mentalfloss.com/article/86035/west-michigan-home-giant-lavender-labyrinth
Copyright December 11, 2017 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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