Homemade potpourri

Supplies: Clove; orange flower; lemon peel; cassia, rose leaves; orris root

Instructions: Mix powder or crushed spice in a separate bowl before adding to mixture. Mix oils separately as well. Add the spices to the mix, then the oils. Once mixed, pour mixture into a large glass jar, store sealed in a cool dark place for a couple of months. Occasionally remove the jar and shake to blend. Collect flowers on a dry day or at least 1-2 days after it has rained. The best time is in the morning after the dew has dried but before the sun is high enough to have dried out the flowers’ oils, about 8-10 am.