Because our Georgia weather has been so crazy the past few years, I decided to start the spring lavender planting a little earlier than usual, hoping the plants will adapt before the summer inferno hits again this year. Gardening in Georgia can be a little frustrating, we have heavy clay soil, while full of nutrients, it's dense and heavy, the exact opposite of what many plants prefer to grow in, including lavender. So, if you're going to plant lavender, you have to amend the

Planting lavender in the south is no easy task, but we managed to find a variety that thrives during our hot and humid summers.