Potpourri combines dried flower petals and buds, spices, herbs, and other decoration items like wood chips. You can keep it in a ceramic or glass bowl, usually uncovered.
The name comes from the French word pot-pourri, which means a pot of something rotting. Since synthetic fragrances are a perk of the newer ages, people used potpourri as an air freshener in ancient times.
Step 1Start by pulling the petals from the roses, but keep the buds intact. We’re using them to add texture and get a more aesthetically pleasing end product ...Step 2Place the rose petals on one tray and the buds and fruit peel on the other tray ...
There are a few ways to dry your rose petals: natural air drying, baking, microwaving, and book pressing. Since we mentioned air drying above, we’ll focus on the other three methods.
Don’t throw away your roses after you’ve deadheaded them. You can use the same recipe as we did with fresh roses. Plus, they’re already dried, cutting the preparation time.
Potpourri is an excellent way to give your roses life after the end of the season. Maybe you want to preserve your bridal bouquet or ditch the artificial room deodorizers.