Lauren Kurtz
Professional Gardener
Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.
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How can I prevent mold?
Keep your bunches around ¾” or smaller so that air flows to the middle of the bundle. If you want a larger bundle, combine small bundles after drying. Inside or outside your lavender bundle will need to be in a consistently dry place at all times. Any extra moisture in the air risks rehydrating your bundle. Be especially careful in damp humid climates. Using a fan or a dehumidifier inside the drying room will help keep bundles dry and mold free. When drying bundles outside, keep an eye out for rain in the forecast and bring inside to a sunny window.
I tied my lavender up to dry under a large juniper canopy shaped tree, where it gets almost no sun and a good breeze. If it rains, will it mold?
Yes, it probably would get mold or at least dampen some. Rather than risk rehydration or mold, bring lavender inside when it looks like it might rain, or keep your lavender inside to dry. Depending on the thickness of your juniper canopy, some water will still penetrate through the needles and might drip down the trunk and onto your bundle.
I am currently refrigerating a small terrarium kit I bought with soil and Sarracenia Minor seeds on top of the soil. After the seeds sprout, what light should I use? Do I keep the lid on or of?
It’s best to follow the instructions that came with your Sarracenia as some have different requirements than others. If you are unable to find your original instructions, see if you can look them up online.
