A Midsummer's Eve Celebration: Midsummer Potpourri

June/July 1996
By Caroline Glass 
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Makes a little more than 2 cups
Place a handful of this pretty potpourri­ in a fabric pouch, tie it with a ribbon and tuck in a sprig of fresh thyme (for fairy viewing).

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  1. Mix all the ingredients.
  2. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

For many years, Caroline Glass has held Midsummer’s Eve celebrations in her garden in ­Philomath, Oregon.

Click here for the original article, A Midsummer's Eve Celebration.

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