Lavender Summer Rose Potpourri

My favorite family recipe is our summer potpourri that fills the air with its unique aroma. I like to use pink rose petals in my own mix, but any color will do. Mix and match flowers and spices to make it your own.

Lavender Summer Rose Potpourri

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried pink rose petals and leaves
• 1 cup dried lavender flowers
• 8 drops sandalwood essential oil
• 3 dried whole bay leaves
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon orris root powder (acts as a fixative)

Directions:

Mix the dried flowers, bay leaves, cloves and cinnamon in a bowl then place mix in an airtight container for 5 days. Stir once a day. On the fifth day, add the sandalwood essential oil and the orris root. Cover for another 4 weeks. Stir once daily.

Did you know? The word “potpourri” actually comes from the French phrase pot pourri, which literally means “rotten pot.” The name refers to the traditional method of making potpourri, where fresh flowers and herbs were layered with coarse salt and left to cure in a pot.

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The Author:

Jennifer P.

Photo.. Gemini

The next time you’re looking for a fun project, gather your favorite flowers and spices and get started on your own homemade potpourri! We’d love to hear about the combinations you’ve come up with, so share your favorite scents in the comments below.