What is potpourri? It’s a collection of dried flower petals, leaves, herbs, and spices that emit a gentle, pleasant fragrance. Some combinations have added benefits, such as warding off bugs. Various ...

Nothing says "it's the holidays" like the smell of a fresh tree and the aroma of baking cookies — and if you could use an extra dose of Christmas cheer this year, infusing your space with the scent of ...

Discover 5 of the best plants for homemade potpourri. These plants have delicious scents for festive fragrance. We share how ...

It’s amazing how a smell associates with a memory or occasion. Lilacs remind me of a tree we had in our yard when I was a child. Black licorice always makes me think of eating Good ‘N’ Plenty candies ...

DEAR HELOISE: I love for my home to smell nice! Potpourris are wonderful, but they are so expensive. Do you have any ideas for making homemade potpourri? — Teresa from Texas Advertisement Article ...

The next time your beautiful bouquet of roses starts to wilt, instead of tossing the pretty petals in the trash, make potpourri. Rose petals have a calming scent, and creating a mix that leaves a ...

Have you ever wished you could do something more lasting with your flowers and other natural plants in your garden? Consider making potpourri, which will provide earthy, lasting scents to grace your ...

To create sweet-scented potpourri, herb gardener Faith Newman of Holton, Kan., suggests planting these easy-to-grow aromatic herb varieties. Then dry and combine their leaves, blossoms or both. Rose ...