Learn how to make a kitchen herb wreath using fresh herbs. This easy DIY adds natural fragrance and beauty to your home. Perfect for slow summer living.
Summertime is peak herb season. The warm summer sun and soaking rain causes such lush growth in the garden, and this time of year, I’ve got more herbs than I know what to do with!
A majority of it will get dehydrated and stashed in the pantry, and a good bit will be added to meals and drink recipes, but a chosen few get to be displayed in a lovely kitchen herb wreath.
Making a wreath like this a relaxing afternoon project to do out on the back porch while sipping a refreshing glass of iced tea.
I enjoy doing simple summer crafts and DIYs like this using whatever plants or crafting material I have on hand.
I think it’s a great way to slow down, enjoy the moment, and appreciate what’s right in front of me!
Do you know what I mean?
Why Make an Herb Wreath?
Herb wreaths look and smell amazing and are a gorgeous way to showcase seasonal herbs.
If you like, you can even clip off the herbs to use while cooking rather than running out to harvest them every time.
I’ll show you how to make this DIY fresh herb wreath in less than an hour and soon, you can be enjoying that green, herbal scent in your kitchen, hallway, or front porch.
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Materials You’ll Need for a DIY Herb Wreath
Grab these things to make a fresh herb wreath with me:
- 15-20 small bundles of fresh herbs
- 12″ grapevine wreath (I twisted weeping cherry stems together to make my own)
- floral wire
- sharp pruners or scissors
Best Herbs for Wreath-Making
When choosing herbs for a natural wreath, stick to woody herbs. These tend to hold their shape better as they dry.
- thyme
- sage
- oregano
- rosemary
- bay leaf
- winter savory
And don’t forget herbal flowers for color and texture such as:
- lavender
- yarrow
- feverfew
- calendula
- oregano flowers
- green coriander (cilantro flowers)
TIP: Avoid snipping tender, fresh new growth. This wilts very quickly.
How to Make a Kitchen Herb Wreath
1. Harvest Herbs
Head out to your herb garden with sharp pruners and snip handfuls of fresh herbs. Choose stems that are mature and not too soft.
I decided to pick spent sage flowers, lavender flowers, and thyme for mine. My oregano was too tender to include this time.
2. Make Small Bundles
Group the herbs into small bundles. You can either separate them by type or mix a few varieties together in each bundle.
Trim stems to about 4 inches long.
Make each bundle to be roughly the same size.
Aim to make 20 or so bundles, depending on how full you want your wreath to be.
3. Attach Bundles to the Wreath
Use floral wire to secure the first bundle to the wreath. Wrap the wire snugly around the stems several times leaving a short tail that we’ll tie up later.
Place the next bunch of herbs so that it overlaps the first one. Wrap it securely with wire like you did with the first.
Continue adding herb bundles until the wreath is completely covered.
I chose to place the sage flowers first, then lavender, and last, thyme, all the way around the wreath.
4. Finish and Hang
Once you’ve placed the final bundle, wrap the floral wire several times around it and trim the end, leaving a 4 inch tail.
Twist the tail tightly with the other end of the wire left from the beginning of the wreath.
Hide the twist in the back of the wreath.
Attach a small wire loop or ribbon to the back of the wreath for easy hanging.
That’s all there is to it! This wreath is ready to display and enjoy.
FAQs
How long do herb wreaths last?
Once dried, herb wreaths can last several months or more. Handle it gently, though. Dried herbs are fragile.
Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
Yes, you can! They may be more fragile and crumbly though, so be as gentle as you can when wiring them on.
What if I don’t have enough herbs?
Cover just the bottom half or third of the wreath with herbs and leave the rest bare. Or you can wrap the remainder of the wreath with ribbon or natural twine. You can also add in ornamental greens, such as lamb’s ear or eucalyptus.
Should I dry the wreath before hanging it?
You can hang it up right away and let it dry in place if you like. (That’s what I did.) But if you want it to dry evenly without the more tender herbs flopping, lay it flat for a few days first.
Can I cook with herbs from the wreath?
Absolutely! Just make sure your herbs haven’t been sprayed with anything. Snip off what you need until it’s gone. Then go make another wreath!
More DIYs with Herbs
I hope you enjoy making and using your fresh herb wreath! Summer herbs are just the best.
If you want more ideas to use up that abundant herb harvest, try one of these DIYs as well!