Lavender (Lavendula augustifolia) grows in Serenity Garden because it Nourishes and strengthens nerves Lifts depression Lowers blood pressure Eases tension headaches Soothes irritability Induces restful sleep without hangover In Serenity Garden, you'll find the recipe for a delicious Lavender shortbread and also for Lavender Salt Glow, a wonderfully aromatic spa treatment you can do at home. Here are some more easy ways you can enjoy soothing, aromatic Lavender, the 1999 Herb of the Year. Lavender/Oatmeal Bath Grind together one cup dried Lavender buds with two cups regular oatmeal in a food processor or blender until quite finely ground -- everything eventually goes down the drain of your tub. Store the ground up mixture in a dry glass jar. For a relaxing hot bath, add a handful or two under the faucet as the tub fills, and swish to disperse. Roll a towel for your neck, climb in, lean back, close your eyes, and float away....This soothing mixture also makes a refreshing footbath. Lavender Water Steep 9 fresh Lavender flower spikes in a quart jar or bottle of fresh, cool water overnight. Strain and refrigerate. Pour into a pump spray bottle to use. Lavender water has a very light and subtle fragrance that brings out your body's own unique perfume. It makes a cool face and body spritz for a hot summer day. Use a spray or two to refresh bed linen and lingerie. You can also drink Lavender water, which is said to induce a mood of passion....