Founder's Note: Each month, The Bounty reviews the diverse harvest of wine country that can be enjoyed at home and shared with friends.

The Bounty
Multifarious Lavender

SHOP - June 23, 2009

Picture majestic waves of purple rippling endlessly across fields caressed by gentle breezes. June's harvest brings a fresh supply of lavender scented delights. With each whiff relive the beauty of wine country in summer time and rejuvenate with lavender's soothing effects.

Blue Mountain Lavender Farm, in Lowden, Washington (Walla Walla) takes advantage of the aromatic herb and its insect repellent properties. Their $16.00 set of three handmade padded hangers, lightly packed with dried lavender helps protect your clothing from moths. Squeeze to release the lavender scent. Call for fabric selection.

www.BlueMountainLavender.com
Phone: 509 529-3276

The mild aroma of lavender is known to sooth anger and lower anxiety. Reduce your level of tech stress with a $22.00 computer keyboard pillow. It's stuffed with lavender from California's Sonoma Lavender Shop.

www.SonomaLavenderShop.com
Phone: 877 726-7378

Legend has it that Cleopatra's secret love weapon was the fragrance of lavender. Willakenzie Lavender, in Yamhill, Oregon (Willamette Valley) handcrafts a rich body lotion with the rare scent of Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet' for $17.50. In addition to its seductive scent, this rich moisturizer includes therapeutic oils and botanicals known for their healing and soothing properties.

www.WillakenzieLavender.com
Phone: 503 662-4297