This project was kindly contributed by Janet Teas. This is an easy and fun project to learn how to make potpourri.

Copyright 2009 Janet Teas  All Rights Reserved

Cottage Hill Botanical Potpourri

 

Fragrant rose petals and lavender combine with lemon verbena, lemon peel and cinnamon to create a vibrant-smelling botanical blend that is naturally scented by its ingredients.

 

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. rose petals

• 3 oz. lavender

• 2 oz. lemon verbena leaves

• 1 oz. sandalwood chips

• 3 oz. dried lemon peel

• 2 oz. cinnamon quills

 

Directions:

1. In a large stainless steel or glass mixing bowl, add the rose petals, lavender, lemon verbena leaves and sandalwood chips.

 

2. Crumple the lemon peel and cinnamon quills over the mix.

 

3. Gently blend the ingredients together with a stainless steel spoon.