The roses seem especially abundant this year- the perfect time to make a big batch of old-fashioned rose potpourri! Feel free to alter the quantities of botanicals to match what you have on hand and to make the recipe your own. Potpourri recipes are really just a guideline, a scent suggestion, a starting point for your own creativity! If you start with good quality botanicals and oils you can't make a mistake. OLD-FASHIONED ROSE POTPOURRI 6 cups of dried rose petals 2 cups of lavender buds 2 cups of rose geranium leaves 2 cups of lemon verbena 1 cup of rosemary 1/4 cup of frankincense tears 1/4 cup of whole cloves 2 cups of oakmoss 1/2 teaspoon each of rose, bergamot, sandalwood, rose geranium and lavender oils 1/4 teaspoon each of musk, patchouli and vanilla oils Combine all of the dry ingredients except the oakmoss in a large bowl and mix gently. Put your flower and herb mix into a one gallon jar with a tight fitting lid. Top with the oakmoss- don't mix it in yet. Sprinkle th...
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