The bunch then needs to be hung in a dry, airy place. A plastic storage box would suffice with bamboo or similar canes across the top to hang the lavender from.

As the lavender dries, it will start to drop, into the bottom of the box. 

For it to be totally dry can take 2-3 weeks, the colour will fade slightly, but the scent will become very pungent especially on hot days.

Its fully dried if when you touch the lavender heads, it drops, then it’s ready to be pulled away from the stem.

This can be done by holding the base of the stem in one hand, and with the other hand slide your thumb and middle finger up towards the lavender head, where this will fall into the box, and the stalk will be bare.

Harvested lavender can be used for many things, including lavender bags to fragrance drawers. It’s also great for culinary use to. Try mixing it into a shortbread mix to make some aromatic lavender biscuits.