Lovely Lavender~

I have been fond of Lavender for years and try to grow a variety in our yard year-round. I especially enjoy being able to walk outdoors with a pair of clippers and return to the house with a fresh bouquet from our garden. What a treat to have cuttings from the yard! At this time of year a number of places have Lavender Fairs. This weekend there is a lot for lavender lovers to see and do in Sequim, Washington.
Did you know Lavender has anti-septic and anti-viral properties? It also promotes relaxation and relieves headaches. Last year we took a drive up the coast and visited a lavender farm in California.

As soon as we parked and stepped from the car you could hear the low hum of bees buzzing! And, oh, what a scene~

         Row upon row of sweet lavender. The owners had chairs dotting the edges of the lavender rows, so we sat without speaking and just soaked up the sunshine and listened to the bees at work.

It smelled fantastic....and got me to thinking that I wanted to make a lavender wand when I returned home.

If you do not have lavender in your yard, buy a bunch at your local Farmers Market and try making a lavender wand for yourself or a friend. I have wands I made years ago and they still smell nice. You can always freshen a wand with a few drops of Lavender essential oil too. Place a wand near your bed for a relaxing scent at night.

Let me know if you try your hand at making a lavender wand :)