The Lavenders

The Lavenders

There are several videos on the class.

Lessons

Introduction and About "Lavandula" Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula latifolia Lavandula x intermedia Lavandula stoechas Other "Lavenders" and "The Chamomiles"

Step into the living world of Lavender. In this on‑location class, Amy Anthony brings you into her Long Island garden to explore Lavandula angustifolia and its aromatic relatives through ecology and therapeutic practice. You’ll meet several lavender species, lavender‑like botanicals, and the Chamomiles that pair so beautifully with them.
Through garden footage, stories and visual support, this class offers a sensory introduction to Lavender’s many expressions — from its natural habitat to its essential oil.

A Short Video Introduction to the Class

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Lavender, loved for its soothing smell and lovely color, has so much more to offer—lavender and its essential oil are a core reason we have modern aromatherapy today. In the late 19th century, René‑Maurice Gattefossé, a French chemist and perfumer, applied lavender oil to a chemical burn and saw remarkable therapeutic results. Lavender is the perfect place to begin the journey into aromatherapy education.

Join Amy as she leaves the classroom and brings you into her serene Long Island garden to learn alongside many lavender plants. You will discover each lavender species varied and wondrous properties, and you’ll explore how lavender pairs beautifully with other essential‑oil–bearing plants such as the Chamomiles. The class moves at a thoughtful pace, making space for observation, reflection, and connection with the plants. Links to over a dozen episodes of Plant Talk, Amy’s video series, are included. Literature, geography, and plant lineage weave naturally into this thoughtful extension of The Lavenders course. This class is packed with useful information presented in a beautiful setting (heat and bugs included!).
Course Segments Include:

• Introduction: Meeting “the Lavenders” — understanding why botany matters and why there is no single “lavender.”
• Lavandula angustifolia — ecology, aromatic profile, and therapeutic considerations.
• Lavandula latifolia — its distinct chemistry, habitat, and uses.
• Lavandula × intermedia — hybrid vigor, aromatic nuances, and practical applications.
• Lavandula stoechas & other “Lavenders” — unique traits, cautions, and lineage.
• The Chamomiles — how these aromatic allies complement and contrast with the Lavenders.
  Once you sign up for the class, you have access to 3 hours of video to watch at your own pace and return to anytime. You’ll also have access to a PowerPoint file that includes key points covered in the class.