This DIY herb wreath is the perfect project to utilize all those fabulous herbs and flowers in your garden late in the season.
Recently I hosted a live tutorial on how to make this Harvest Wreath, and many people were interested in creating one themselves. Looking back on the original post, I see that more details would be helpful, so I made a short video to show you some of the detailed steps.
Making a harvest wreath is easy and satisfying. You can do this all season long but I prefer making them later in the year when my plants need a good haircut and have some pretty, dried seed heads to work with.
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Making an Herbal Wreath
Supplies
- 12-inch wreath frame (grapevine or metal)
- 20-30 gauge wire on a paddle (florist wire)
- plenty of plant material (see a list of suggestions below)
Step 1
Gather small bunches of plant material around three to four inches in length. Choose those that will dry well. (See suggestions below.)
Step 2
Think of the base as a clock. Starting at 2 o'clock, attach the paddle of wire to the base. Begin by placing one bundle of herbs and flowers at an angle on the outer part of the wreath base and attach it by wrapping it with the wire paddle. Then add the second bunch at the opposite angle, on the inside, right next to the first bunch, and secure it with the wire.
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Step 3
Continue with another layer of bunches below the first layer, with the second layer slightly overlapping the stems of the first. Continue overlapping layers from the outside inward until the wreath is covered. Be sure to pack the bunches in, because they will shrink as they dry. Cut the wire and secure the end to the base leaving a little extra to make a loop for hanging.
After the Wreath Dries
In about a week or so, as the plant material dries it will shrink and you may have noticeable bare spots. Consider hot-gluing accent pieces such as nuts, cinnamon sticks, or dried flowers. It looks really pretty as a dried herbal wreath too. Also, this may also be a good time to add a bow.
The whole process takes about an hour. It would be a fun project to make with a group sharing each other's bounty. For example, I have a ton of mint this year but my friend may not be growing mint and maybe she or he has a ton of lavender that could be shared with me as some of mine did not do well with the harsh winter.
Herb and Flower Plant Suggestions
Below is a list of plants that I have used. I'm sure that there are many more options to try.
- Basil
- Beebalm
- Catmint
- Lamb's Ear
- Lavender
- Marjoram
- Mints
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sages
- Statice
- Strawflowers
- Thyme
- Yarrow
This is one of my favorite easy wreath tutorials.
It's perfect at the end of summer when you have more herbs and flowers than you know what to do with. The process is pretty simple and the fragrance you'll get while working is amazing.
More Herb Crafting Ideas
How to Make a Flower and Herb Wreath
Equipment
- Scissors or garden shears
Materials
- 12- inch wreath frame grapevine wreath form or wire frame
- 20-30 gauge wire on a paddle floral supply
- bunches of fresh herbs and flowers
Instructions
- Gather bundles of plant material around three to four inches in length.
- Begin by placing one bunch at an angle on the outer part of the wreath base and attach by wrapping it with the wire paddle.
- Then add the second bunch at the opposite angle, on the inside, right next to the first bunch, and secure with the wire.
- Then add another layer of bunches below the first layer, with the second layer slightly overlapping the first.
- Continue overlapping layers from the outside inward until the wreath is covered.
- Cut the wire and secure the end to the base leaving a little extra to make a loop for hanging.
Nicole
Hello, thanks for your post its beautiful! Do you think this would work on one of those twig wreaths?
Patti Estep
Yes Nicole, I think that would be so pretty.
Jessica Wright
Absolutely delightful idea! Thank you so much. I'm going to be adding a plethora of Lavender to mine and adding it to our staff office ASAP!
Patti Estep
Hi Jessica,
So glad you like it. Lavender it one of the best because it hardy shrinks at all.
Thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Kim Smith
Wow, that is so pretty. And I was just cutting some dried thyme that smelled to good. Now I know what I can do with some of it. Great video tutorial.
Janet
Such a fabulous wreath...I love the natural materials!
Patti Estep
Hi Janet,
I love making these with all kinds of materials. By the end of the summer there is usually lots of plant material to work with but I also like making them at the holidays with different greenery.
Thanks for you kind comment and for stopping by,
Patti
Carole @ Garden Up Green
I really love this and the video is awesome! I may have to make one of these for fall. My herbs desperately need trimming and something like this would be wonderful. Thanks for a great tutorial.
Patti Estep
Thanks Carole,
Looking back on the original article I could see how it may not be clear on how to make it, though it's a super easy technique and you could make it with a lot of different plant material. I'm sure you could make an extra large one for your door or wall with all your great plants.
As always, thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
Patti
Michele @ Our Rosey Life
Hi Patti ~ What a gorgeous wreath! I love that it is made from natural materials from the garden - so special.
Patti
Thanks Michele!
Funky Junk Interiors
So sooooo gorgeous! Oh how I wish a wreath like that would last forever!
Patti
Hi Donna,
I does dry up a little but will last quite a while..... Thanks for visiting.
Patti
Penny @ The Comforts of Home
That turned out wonderful! I have done this in the winter with pine, but not in the summer. Great idea!
Patti
Thanks Penny. Yeah it works great with evergreens too. Thanks for shopping by.
Patti
Jennifer Priest
This is great!!!!!
Patti
Thanks Jennfer!
Pamela @ FlowerPatchFarmhouse.com
I love that you didn't have to buy much. You could even make your own wreath with grapevines or I make mine from wisteria I have cut back. It works well too. I love this, Pinning!
Patti
Thanks Pamela.
I wish I had grapevines or wisteria. At one time we lived on a large property that backed up to several acres of woods. I would collect grapevines and lots of wild rosehips etc. Sadly I now live in the suburbs on less than an acre lot. Hmmmm
I agree they would be perfect for this project. I should have mentioned that in my post.
Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to use it.
Have a good one.
Patti
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me
I love that wreath, it is just gorgeous. Definitely going to try this out!
Patti
Thanks Amy! It's easy and fun!
Christine
That is beautiful! I stumbled and pinned it!
Patti
Thanks Christine!
Susan
Wow! I LOVE this idea! My herb garden has been neglected and it's out of control right now : (. But, I'm going to make one of these wreaths with my crazy mint, oregano and other out of control herbs. Thank you for giving those overgrown herbs of mine a purpose!
Patti
Hi Susan,
I'm so glad you like it. It's super easy and you can use all kinds of plant material. Herbs are fun because they dry well and smell good too, but I've used all kinds of salvia, like russian sage which you don't normally think of as an herb. And, you can even add a black-eyed susan here or there. They do okay too and add a little brightness.
Have a great day.
Patti