Rose Petal Potpourri
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Bring the fragrance of the rose garden indoors by creating a delicate
rose petal potpourri. To make rose petal potpourri, peel the petals
off one-by-one. Place in a container where air can circulate [1] and allow
the petals to dry out completely.
After drying, add 2 to 3 drops of a matching fragrance and mix. For a more natural fragrance potpourri, brandy can be used to dampen the petals. Attractive additions to rose petal potpourri can be delphinium blooms, lavender or rose leaves. If you can spare them, make your potpourri more luxurious by adding whole rosebuds or arranging them on the top. The potpourri can be placed in a pretty dish [2] or used in sachets. potpourri adds color and fragrance to your home and makes wonderful use of the rose garden long into the winter season. |
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