a) If the plant material used is very strong, such as a strongly scented rose, or jasmine, you should get a good scent just changing the plant material once or twice.

b) When the oils are done to your liking, strain thoroughly and put in a clean bottle. Keep your aromatic oil in a cool place, or add to recipes for lotions and creams.

c) To make a wrinkle fighting night cream, add the contents of six Vitamin E oil capsules and whip them in as well.

d) You can use any strongly scented flower petals, and the range is as wide as the scented flowers in your garden. Try jasmine, frangipani,honeysuckle, marigold, violets-the choice is endless.

e) For culinary use, put some sprigs of herbs, such as rosemary,thyme or baisl, into a tall bottle, and pour over good quality cooking oil such as safflower or olive.

f) You can also add garlic, chillies or whatever seasoning takes your fancy. Leave where the sun can warm the bottles for a couple of weeks.