THAT JUNE JOY, the joy found in nature, has many strong sources in California, depending upon where you are. You might be on the coast, enjoying a quintessential June Gloom morning, or could be hiking ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pile of pipe cleaners in various colors - Evan Kissner / Evan's Studio/Getty Images While fresh lavender can brighten up a space ...

It’s hard to say an unkind word about lavender. Really, what’s not to love about a plant that pumps out lovely scented wands for enjoyment all summer and asks virtually nothing in return. This plant ...

When life gets stressful one of the oldest tried and true remedies comes from the calming scent of flowers. Lavender is at the top of that list and when it’s an entire field of lavender it can waft ...

As aids to healing in the time before commercial medicines, in the kitchen to flavour foods, and as important ingredients used to fragrance perfumes, pomanders and the musty interiors of medieval ...

While fresh lavender can brighten up a space and bring a lovely aroma into your home, its beauty is only fleeting, and it won ...

JoAnn and Richard Wallenstein restock a display in their store on Sept. 27, 2025, at the Lavender Bee Farm in Petaluma. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat) When life gets stressful, one of the oldest ...