Making Herbal Wreaths
In summer, it's a simple task to make a fresh or "living" herbal wreath by gathering bunches of newly harvested plants or by directly sowing seed into a prepared form from which herbs can sprout. In winter, when the earth is in slumber, we can look to dried flowers, roots, berries and seeds to inspire us, like those used in this rustic kitchen wreath made by our friends at Mountain Rose Herbs. All you need is a wreath form (craft and hobby shop), an assortment of botanical materials, floral wire, mini glue gun, scissors and finishing touches like buttons, twigs, pine cones, homespun ribbon or raffia.
Suggested Dried Botanicals
Maitake and Shiitake Mushrooms
Whole Bay Leaves
Whole Chilies
Whole Cinnamon Sticks
Whole Nutmeg
Rose Buds
Cedar Tips
Licorice Root Slices
Astragalus Root Slices
White Sage
Raw Cacao Beans
Cedar Berries
Juniper Berries
Whole Red Ginseng Root
Garcinia Fruit
Hops Flowers
Calendula Flowers
Red Clover Blossoms
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