Heaven Scent

Apart from its mosquito repellent effect, lavender has increased the income of people in Untia subdistrict in coastal Makassar, thanks to the effort of Djambrud Damayanti.

May 25, 2011

A WHIRLWIND in February devastated fishermen's settlements on the coast of Makassar, including Untia subdistrict. This kampong is where Djambrud Damayanti, 48, lives. Her house was badly damaged by the tornado four months ago. Her lavender seedlings were also flattened. "The violent wind knocked down the tree where I grew 500 lavender seedlings," she said. Of the 500 lavender stalks, only several were left.

Still, the disaster failed to dampen Djambr

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