Tip of the Week: Methods of Drying Flowers
Posted in Gardening Tips on May 17th, 2010 by Sonia Uyterhoeven – 1 Comment |
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Drying flowers is a wonderful way to preserve the beauty of your garden. For most people dried flowers conjure up images of lavender, strawflowers, and statice. There is, however, a wide range of flowers that can be successfully dried. Below are two techniques for drying flowers.
It is important to remember to collect flowers when they are at their peak. Avoid any excess moisture on your flowers by collecting them late in the morning once the dew has burned off. read more »