Thanksgiving Potpourri

By Madeline Wajda
Willow Pond Farm Herbs & Everlastings

1 C dried sage leaves
2 C goldenrod
1 C dried lovage (or dried celery) leaves
1/2 C sunflower seed
1/2 C pumpkin seeds
1 C evening primrose pods
1/2 C squash seeds
2 C dried basil leaves and flowers
1 C Indian corn
2 C hickory nuts
2 C acorns

Makes a colorful and fresh-scented potpourri for display in open, glass containers. After Thanksgiving, throw out potpourri for the birds; the leaves will blow away, and the birds will take care of the seeds and nuts.

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