Use your garden flowers to make pot pourri

Use flowers from your garden to bring the scents of nature into your home with pot pourri.

There’s something special about filling your home with the natural scent of flowers from your own garden. Potpourri is a simple and charming way to capture those beautiful blooms and enjoy them long after they’ve faded outdoors.

With just a few everyday ingredients – from dried petals and citrus peels to a few drops of essential oil – you can create a fragrant blend that adds a personal, nature-inspired touch to your living spaces. Here’s how to make your own potpourri at home.

What you need:

Fresh flowers
Essential oils
Natural materials (dried citrus peels, star anise, dried berries etc.)
Fixative (orris root, citrus peels, vanilla pods)
Large bowl
Airtight container
Scissors

Steps:

Step 1: Start by gathering and preparing your ingredients. If using fresh flowers, cut them into small pieces and dry them completely, either by air drying for 1-2 weeks or using a dehydrator. Lavender and roses are common choices.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine your dried flowers, herbs, and decorative elements, aiming for a mix that is roughly half flowers and half other materials. Add a few drops of essential oils and a tablespoon of fixative per cup of potpourri mix to help the fragrance last longer.

Step 3: Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or jar. Seal the container and let the potpourri cure for 4-6 weeks, shaking every few days to mix the contents and allow the scents to blend and mature.

Step 4: Once cured, your potpourri is ready to use. Transfer it to decorative bowls, sachets, or jars to display around your home.

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