Norfolk is synonymous with variety of open skies, fabulous beaches desolate, Nelson and, of course, Norfolk Lavender. The large fields full of fragrant purple flowers June to August, extending the distance, the hum of bees and sniff the air.
Norfolk Lavender in Heacham was founded, Village 3 miles south of Hunstanton, by Linn Chilvers in 1932, selling bunches of lavender from a kiosk on the road driving test before the war. Today, farm owned by the National Collection of lavender and lavender is one of the most popular tourist attractions. There are 39 species of lavender (Lavandula), but can easily cross-pollinates with endless variations. The name derives from the Latin meaning Lavender Lavender “to wash”. The beautiful Roman women soaked in lavender scented spa they believe in their skin to restore its healing power. During World War I, lavender was used for the disinfection of floors and walls. Take a pillow of lavender to help ensure a good night of restful sleep, combined with an infusion of three heads of flowers full of water drunk before going to sleep is in a coma in no time! I remember doing a little ‘bags of cotton as a child, and filling them with Lavender We had grown in the garden.
Lavender is also a culinary uses. Lavender Tea Shop in Norfolk, you can buy flavored ice cream or lavender scones, lavender tea to go with! Lavender, you will need to grow in a dry and well drained gravelly soils in full sun, in Norfolk the calcareous soil and dry climate is perfect. Flowers yield abundant nectar which the bees make honey quality, which always sells high quality.