Oh my heavens! We had a massive cold front come through over the weekend and it was down right cold. The highs during the day were only in the low 60’s and the temperature dipped down to the 40’s at night. Brrr. We had a nice little bonfire and I got to try out a Dried Herb Firestarter that I made. The fire smelled amazing! The aroma from sage, lavender and thyme was a wonderful change from a regular campfire and. It also helped repel bugs. This firestarter would also make a great hostess gift for anyone who has a fireplace or wood burner.
I just love herbs! I use fresh herbs in baking and in drinking water. So, I thought I would dry them and use the herbs in a slightly different way. For my firestarter I used sage, lavender and thyme all from my neighbor Amy’s garden. I have to say that lavender is my favorite and when burning in the fire…ah-mazing! Did you know lavender is a natural bug repellent?
I took the three different herbs and wrapped the bunches with twine. Then, I placed the herbs in separate paper bags and let them dry for about one week.
I also added some pine needles, pine cones and small tree branches to the firestarter. I bundled everything together and wrapped two white paper dolies around the firestarter and tied it with more twine.
Place the dried herb firestarter into your bonfire. Carefully light the paper on both ends with a match or lighter. Now all you have to do is sit back and enjoy!
Happy fall my friends!
Make sure to pin the image below so you can save this dried herb fire starter instructions for later.
You might also like this painted wood herb planter.
Wonderful idea, Katie! So trying this . I love sitting outside with fire when it’s a little chilly outside. Now I only have to learn how to play my guitar :-)Sometimes I just with I would have 2 life, as I wanna try and learn everything possible!! Good day, my sweet Friend!♥
Lovely idea! Had to pop over. It would make a great hostess gift for anyone with a fireplace or wood stove too.
oh i bet this does smell amazing! And bonus to chase off the bugs 🙂 Definitely something to make and use!
Such pretty pictures!
Oh I love this!! We are planning on putting in a fire pit in the next week or so and these would be amazing to keep nearby!
Thank you so much for sharing this, I really enjoy sitting outside in the fall around a fire so I can see myself using this. Thank you.
Wonderful idea! Can’t wait to try it out in our wood stove. 🙂
I just threw out the sticks left over from drying rosemary for my pantry. I’ll be keeping them next time.
Just love love love this! I featured your lovely project this morning at our link party. Be sure to stop by and grab a feature button!
http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/09/link-it-or-lump-it-party-57.html
Beautiful AND useful! Pinning this to try this fall. 🙂