Potpourri is a mixture of dried, sweet-scented plant parts including
flowers, leaves, seeds, stems and roots. The basis of the potpourri is
the aromatic oils found within the plant. These oils are not confined to
the flowers but they are at their peak at flowering time. So they should
be harvested just as the plant begins to flower.
A properly blended potpourri will last for months. Its uses are
unlimited. Use wild imaginations to use potpourri. Perfume the air with
its continual fragrances, scent drawers and closets, make sweet smelling
stationery, add a final touch to room decorations with attractive
baskets or create personal gifts to share with friends.
Apart from being widely used for fragrance and beauty, potpourris are
also used to repel moths and protect woolen in storage.
Beautiful scented potpourri is hard to beat as an attractive room
accent. Use an assortment of dried buds and petals (roses, carnations,
and lavender are always popular), and boost the aroma by adding cinnamon
sticks, orange peel, and essential oils.
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