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Category: Potpourri making

How to make potpourri, both modern & traditional methods.

scented leaf potpourri

Fragrancing my dried leaf potpourri

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Using essential oils to fragrance potpourri Last week I made some potpourri using dried leaves from my garden. This week I am boosting the fragrance of the potpourri by adding essential oils. I had hoped that my combination of lemon balm leaves, peppermint and scented leaf pelargoniums might have enough scent to fragrance my sitting…

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Dried leaves for use in potpourri

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Dried scented leaves make great homemade potpourri A couple of weeks ago I took my trusty basket into the garden and collected some scented leaves that I thought may be useful in potpourri making. Picking scented leaves for drying I found scented leaf pelargoniums, lemon balm and peppermint. Drying the leaves I put the basket…

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How to make your own potpourri

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Dried flowers for potpourri Use dried flowers to make your own natural potpourri Dried flowers have been used since Medieval times and before to bring a bit of perfume to what was, at the time, an often smelly world! Dried flowers, in particular dried lavender, were used in Medieval times to freshen rooms and laundry….

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natural rose potpourri

Natural rose potpourri

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Natural dried roses as potpourri Rather than use commercial potpourri, why not try something more natural? Some dried rose buds have more natural fragrance than others, depending on the variety and drying process used. If you are drying your own roses, choose a highly scented variety, as the fragrance will only lessen during the process,…

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Lavender Lime Potpourri Recipe

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How to make your own fragrant lavender and lime potpourri Combine the clean fresh scent of lavender with zesty invigorating lime in a pretty botanical potpourri. Potpourri making is not difficult or time consuming, so why not give it a go? Potential ingredients can often be found in your garden, store cupboard or local shop….

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Hi I’m Ruth – I love writing about plants, nature, dried flowers, wildflowers and crafts. You can find out more about me here.

I have run a dried flower and lavender business in the UK since 2002. This means I am experienced in dried flower craft, but also am biased towards my own products – I can’t help but be proud of what I do! Find out more about Daisy Gifts Ltd® at our sister site daisyshop.co.uk

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