Diane Carter the “Lavender Lady”
By: Gracee Arthur
The Fourth of July was a beautiful day here in Malibu and I spent it at Lavender harvesting party! I donned a large hat, covered my hands with sturdy gardening gloves (to protect from bees) and grabbed my sickle with great enthusiasm while my nose delighted in the flower’s ethereal aroma. Diane Carter (Lavender Gatherings) has a beautiful, elegantly decorated country style home in Malibu where she maintains a beautiful, delicious organic Lavender farm. The property also has a green house and a drying room for hanging Lavender used for various purposes.
Each of us in attendance had the opportunity to harvest one of the beautiful purple bushes and to bring some of the lovely blooms home as a reward! Lavender has always been one of my favorite scents because of its calming properties. The types of Lavender Diane farms are Hidcote (English Lavender), Provence and Grosso. Hidcote is used as an herb to put on salads, add to recipes or cookies; Grosso is the 
classic Lavender used in most perfumes and body creams, as well as Lavender bundles: Provence are used for fragrance, flavor and drying in bundles. The aromas are intoxicating and therapeutic, as are the oils. Lavender soothes muscles, calms nerves and has antiseptic properties, as well.
The Lavender party ended with some great food, wine and conversation after which I went home with my fragrant purple bundle whose aroma wafted pleasantly through my home for weeks.
Diane does terrific flower arrangements for parties, as well as teaches gardening classes. She may be reached at this email or 310-924-1041.
Based on my experience and her beautiful gardens I would highly recommend Diane’s Lavender Gathering for planning your own garden or decorating for a special event.
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