Dropping In
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Dropping In
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Captured after a refreshing rain ...natural light ; unaltered ; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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In days past, potpourri wasn't purchased in a plastic bag at a store, or scented with chemicals that fade so quickly within a few days there is none at all. Instead, pride was taken by gardeners who carefully gathered their fragrant blooms; if their use was for potpourri, it was expected for last for several years!
Fragrant Moist Rose Potpourri
10 c. partially dried highly scented rose petals
About 3 c. coarse salt
2 T. ground cinnamon
2 T. ground allspice
2 T. ground nutmeg
1 T. ground cloves
5 T. powdered orris root
Few drops of essential rose oil
Red petals were specified as being preferred here, but since this recipe can also be used for other scented flowers as well, I'm sure if the rose has a strong fragrance, it will work here , too.
Partially dried petals will be leathery. Layer them with the salt in a large bowl, then weight them down. Stir them every day, draining off any moisture there might be. Anywhere from 3-6 weeks, crumble the mixture, add the spices and the essential oil. Seal in paper bags and cure for about 6 weeks before using. The colour will be brownish, but the scent should be delicious and last for some time. If this is used in a bowl, the potpourri can be covered with some some bright dried - or fresh - roses.
Source:
The Book Of The Rose [David Squire; Jane Newdick]
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Single Rose
All The Roses
Radiant Roses Photography
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April 3rd, 2015
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Photographic Art and Design by Dora Sofia Caputo
Love your Rose collection, Connie! This one in particular is simply beautiful! I invite you to post this great image to the All The Roses Group. It will surely make a great addition to that Group. F/L.,
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Dora; I surely will.. {I think I was going to submit it some time back .. & then forgot! } :)))
Dianne Cowen
Another beauty from you, Connie. What a fabulous shade of pink & love the water beads~! :) f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Dianne! thank you for taking time to visit me! .. the waterdroplets were fresh after a rainfall :))
Connie Handscomb
Mechala, thank you so very much! for featuring this image in Radiant Roses Photography :))
Connie Handscomb
Dora, I must have been sleeping a few months back when you featured this image in All The Roses ... & I've only found it now ; very late, very very late thank you!! :))
Connie Handscomb
Oh, my Doug, a long time back you featured this image in Single Rose ... & I missed that entirely; so sorry for not thanking you earlier! sincere very late thanks to you! {sheesh!} :))
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