How to Make Homemade Potpourri

How many of you have ever made your own homemade potpourri? Making your own potpourri is a very easy process when you own a food dehydrator. The great folks over at Excalibur Dehydrators sent over step by step instructions and photos on how you can make your own potpourri. It is a great way to get your own home smelling great and it makes for a heartfelt gift to give to others. The instructions and photo is courtesy of Excalibur Dehydrators.

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Gerry's Lavender Potpourri

1 cup lavender blossoms
2 cups lemon verbena leaves
2 tsp orrisroot powder
1 cup pink rose petals
1 cup white carnation petals

Dry petals in dehydrator at 95°F/ 35°C until crisp. Lightly mix flowers in a bowl and sprinkle with orrisroot powder (a preservation). Store in jars for 1 month in a cool, dark place. Then place in decorator jars.

Spicy Potpourri

1 quart dried roses, mixed colors
¾ cup dried lavender flowers
1 tsp powdered cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cloves
1 T. dried rosemary
1 T. benzoin (preservative) or 1 T. orrisroot powder
10 drops oil jasmine

Lightly mix all ingredients, add oil of jasmine for a long-lasting fragrance and store.

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