How to Debud Lavender

Lavender flowers are useful for numerous reasons. They make pretty, scented sachets and potpourri, as well as textured and decorative soaps and candles. Knowing how to debud dried or fresh lavender at home isn't time consuming or difficult, and it gives you the ability to harvest your own homegrown lavender buds for any use you have in mind.

Newspaper
Lavender
Jar

Instructions

- 1
  Spread the newspaper out over your surface to help catch lavender buds.
- 2
  Place an opened 8 oz. jar on the center of the newspaper.
- 3
  Hold the lavender over the jar with the blossomed end pointing downward over the opening of the jar.
- 4
  Position the lavender between your thumb and forefinger on your free hand. Pinch the plant between your fingers, just beneath your other thumb and forefinger, holding the lavender.
- 5
  Slide your thumb and forefinger downward, knocking the lavender buds loose. They should all fall into the jar, but pick up the ones that don't.

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