Dried herbs are wonderful rewards from the summer herb garden. Use them to create a gift basket for yourself or a friend.
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Make a nest in the bottom of a basket with fragrant branches.
- Insert dried yellow and gold flowers. Choose from marigolds, yarrow, or
other personal favorites.
- Decorate by adding a candle in the center (not for burning) or intertwine
ribbon through the branches.
- Mix dried lavender branches, roses, artemesia or lamb's ear, and baby's breath for a different look.
For additional ideas on enjoying herbs, check out the books The Pleasure of Herbs by Phyllis Shaudys or Herbs for the Holidays by Sal Gilbertie.
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