Whether you wish to give your kitchen a refreshing aroma, to keep insects at
bay, or simply to store your culinary herbs in an attractive way......this
traditional herb ball is the ideal decoration. Some of you may have these
herbs growing in your garden already.
Materials
Half a stub wire
3 inch diameter floral foam ball, soaked in water
String
Selection of herbs such as rosemary, bay, sage, purple sage, mint, marjoram
and thyme
Caraway seedheads
Satin ribbon one half inch wide.
For a long-lasting decoration, make your choice from the evergreen
herbs....bay, rosemary and sage, and from spice seedheads such as caraway,
fennel, and dill.
Bend the stub wire in half to make a staple and push it into the foam ball.
Hang the ball on a piece of string while you work on the decoration. Cut
the stems to almost equal lengths...a perfectly round decoration would look
contrived....and build up the design by mixing the various herbs all the way
around.
Position the caraway seedheads more or less evenly around the ball. Remove
the string and hang the ball on a ribbon. Tie a bow on top.
About the Author
Karen is an avid gardener and crafter, plus she owns The Herb Cottage. In her business she sells herbal teas, dried culinary herbs
and other herbal treasures. She and her husband have a Backyard Wildlife Habitat,
plus 'Fairy Gardens' where the children can learn about different herbs and hear Karen
read a story about the Garden Fairies and Flowers. For more information about Karen's
herb, aromatherapy and nature related discussion lists visit Karen's
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