Summer is a great time to set up an empty bowl somewhere in the house to start
collecting all the flower petals from the yard. When the flowers start to dry up, you just
pick the blossom and put the petals on a flat surface to dry.
The more fragrant flower blooms will maintain that fragrance when they dry. Roses are
a great example. Many roses have a wonderful fragrance. The key is not to pile them up
until they are completely dried. You will need to lay them out flat for a few days to a
week to let them dry before putting them together in the bowl.
After you have about a quart of flower petals saved, you can create with them. They can
be used in potpourri by adding lavender buds, oak moss, and sandalwood. You can add
a complimentary spice such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, dried citrus peel or vanilla
beans. You can also add a few drops of essential oil, or if you like, some of your favorite
perfume. Seal your potpourri into a jar allowing it to mellow for about 10 days. Shake
gently every few days to allow the fragrance to mix well.
Once your potpourri is well scented you can stuff pillows with it, or hang it in a
pomander to keep your closet smelling fresh. Small sachets can be used in any drawer
or even in your vehicle. An easy way to make a sachet is to put a small handful of the
fragrant mixture into a lace or linen fabric and tie the four corners with a satin bow or
ribbon.
You can create a special gift for a friend or family member, possibly with the flowers that
you received from them or from some special family memory.
Lori Voigt
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