Best Herbs for Wreaths
Popular herbs include:
Lavender ~ Rosemary ~ Thyme ~ Sage ~ Mint ~ Oregano ~ Eucalyptus ~ Bay leaves ~ Chamomile flowers. These herbs dry beautifully and often keep their scent for months.
Supplies Needed
BASIC MATERIALS:
Grapevine wreath base ~ Fresh herb bundles ~ Floral wire or twine ~ Scissors or garden snips ~ Ribbon (optional) ~ Dried flowers or pinecones (optional)
Step by Step Instructions
Gather Your Herbs
Harvest herbs in the morning after dew has dried. Choose healthy stems about 6–10 inches long. ~ Bundle herbs into small bunches.
Prepare the Wreath Base
Lay your grapevine wreath flat on a table. Decide whether you want:
A full wreath ~ A half wreath ~ A small accent cluster
Attach the Herbs
Place one herb bundle on the wreath form and secure it tightly with floral wire. ~ Layer the next bundle slightly over the stems of the first bundle to hide the wire. ~ Continue around the wreath until complete.
Add Decorative Touches
You can decorate with:
Dried flowers ~ Cinnamon sticks
~ Burlap ribbon
~ Small lemons or oranges (dried)
~ Pinecones ~ Twine bows
Dry the Wreath
Hang the wreath in a cool, dry place for 1–2 weeks.
As the Herbs Dry:
~ Colors soften naturally
~ Fragrance becomes more subtle
~ The wreath becomes lighter
Lavender Rosemary Wreath
SUPPLIES:
1 grapevine wreath form
8–10 rosemary bundles
8–10 lavender bundles
Floral wire ~ Purple ribbon
INSTRUCTIONS: Alternate rosemary and lavender bundles around the wreath form. Secure tightly with floral wire and finish with a ribbon bow.
This wreath smells wonderful and works beautifully in kitchens or entryways.