Recipes Aromatic Herbal Holiday Potpourri Blend

herbal holiday potpourri recipe
perfect for gift-giving during the holiday season

• 2 cups dried rose hips
• 1 cup bayberry bark
• 1 cup pine needles
• ½ cup miniature pinecones
• 8-10 whole bay leaves
• 6 star anise
• 3 cinnamon sticks, broken
• 2 tablespoons orris root powder
• 10 drops pine essential oil

Combine dry ingredients in a large non-reactive bowl. Add the essential oil and stir. Scoop the potpourri mixture into glass jars with lids. Seal and store in a dark place for 4-6 weeks, turning or shaking once each day.

Learn more about Herbal Crafts that Make Scents in the archived edition of our October 2012 Newsletter