🌿 Summer Garden Candles: Bring the Outdoors In

Summer Candles

There’s something about summer that stirs the soul—bright blooms, warm breezes, herb-scented gardens, and sun-kissed citrus trees. But what if you could capture all of that in a flickering flame?

With Summer Garden Candles, you can. These handmade beauties bring the lush, fragrant magic of the outdoors into your home, one herb and petal at a time. Ready to turn your kitchen into a garden-inspired candle lab? Let’s get glowing.

🌼 What Are Summer Garden Candles?

Summer garden candles are homemade candles infused with fresh or dried herbs, edible flowers, and citrus peels—think lavender, basil, lemon, and rose petals. They're part fragrance, part décor, and 100% nature's vibe in a jar.

Perfect for:

• Creating a calming, spa-like atmosphere

• Freshening up your home naturally

• Unique gifts for birthdays, bridal showers, or “just because”

  
  

🌸 Best Botanicals for Summer Candles

Mix and match for custom scent profiles that match your mood or your favorite garden!

🌿 Herbs

• Basil: Sweet and peppery, perfect for summer kitchens

• Rosemary: Earthy, grounding, and oh-so-refreshing

• Mint: Cool, sharp, and energizing

🌺 Flowers

• Lavender: Calming and classic

• Chamomile: Gentle and soothing

• Rose: Romantic and floral

🍋 Citrus & Fruit

• Lemon: Bright and clean

• Orange: Sweet and sunny

• Grapefruit: Zesty and invigorating

Pro Tip: Use dried botanicals for best results—they float better, last longer, and won't mold.

🕯️ How to Make Summer Garden Candles

You’ll Need:

• Soy or beeswax flakes

• Cotton wicks

• Essential oils (optional but recommended)

• Dried herbs, flowers, or citrus peels

• Mason jars, teacups, or recycled candle containers

• Wick holders or pencils to keep wicks straight

Instructions:

1. Melt the Wax Use a double boiler to gently melt your wax.

2. Add Oils & Botanicals Stir in 15–20 drops of essential oils for a stronger scent. Pour a little wax into the jar to secure the wick.

3. Pour and Decorate Pour in the rest of the wax, then gently add your dried herbs and florals before it fully sets. Try layering citrus slices or arranging petals around the edge for a Pinterest-worthy look.

4. Let It Set & Trim the Wick Allow the candles to set for 24 hours. Trim the wick to ¼ inch before lighting.

   
   

🌞 Candle Combo Ideas for Summer Vibes

Here are some themed scent blends to try:

• Lemon Garden—Lemon, basil, and rosemary

• Herbal Oasis—Lavender + mint + chamomile

• Citrus Bloom—Orange + rose petals + thyme

• Berry Breeze—Blackberry, mint, and jasmine (use dried fruit peels or berry-scented oil)

  
  

💚 Why You'll Love Them

• 100% customizable

• Chemical-free, clean-burning

• Eco-friendly (hello, upcycled jars!)

• Gorgeous to display year-round

  
  

🌿 Final Glow-Up

Whether you're hosting a summer dinner party, creating a calming reading nook, or just trying to make laundry day smell more like lavender fields than...well, laundry, summer garden candles are a gorgeous, affordable, and soul-soothing project.

So go ahead—gather your herbs, light a wick, and let your home bloom with every burn.

Light. Relax. Repeat. 🌼🕯️