RECIPE FOR DRIED POTPOURRI
- The general method for making a dry potpourri is to combine dried petals and leaves thoroughly, with fixatives and blenders, such as herbs, spices, rinds and fragrant essential oils.
- For best results, pick flowers and leaves in their prime, on a dry day; before noon to avoid the hot sun. Pick only as much as you can dry.
- Set up drying racks on your porch, in your attic, basement or somewhere with good ventilation away from the sun. Window screens are excellent for drying your flowers.
- Spread flower petals along the screen in a single layer to dry completely.
- If you do not have quite enough dried petals for a nice batch of potpourri, store them in a covered container in a cool place to ensure they won't lose their fragrance when you want to add to them later.
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