We are lucky enough to live on land that was graced with the previous owner's green thumb and love of roses. This year, which is our first year learning about this land, we have witnessed 5 different varieties in bloom. With colors including ivory, yellow, coral, fuschia, and very dark fuschia, it has definitely been a summer with flowers on the table.
But what about after they die? Sure, there's compost. Compost, while undeniably awesome, just seemed a little sad for these stunning roses which had dried so beautifully when i forgot to re-fill the vase with water. So I decided I'm going to get a head start on holiday gifts, and work up a batch of potpourri.
With a beautiful lavender bunch from my kind neighbor, our abundance of rose petals, and an empty cardboard notecard box, I set out with a plan: Save all the pretty smelling things I can and make up a big batch. So far I've got lavender and roses, see?
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