[header] How to dry flowers [title] Pick your flowers. [step] Most flowers air-dry best when they are just beginning to open. They will continue to open slightly as they dry, and a fully open flower may lose its petals.
[header] How to dry flowers [title] Pick your flowers. [step] Most flowers air-dry best when they are just beginning to open. They will continue to open slightly as they dry, and a fully open flower may lose its petals.
There are lots of different kinds of flowers that dry faster: black, purple, and different colors. [substeps] There are plenty of different flowers to choose from in your garden, from roses to ferns. [substeps] Try to pick flowers from a variety of different perennials to dry your flowers faster. Do not pick flowers from bare branches and have them transplant into trees, bush beds, or any other larger container. This method works best for small, sturdy blossoms, such as lavender or larkspur. [substeps] Wilting and pest damage becomes more obvious after drying. [substeps] It is often believed that flowers dry best if they are completely dried before they even touch them. Honey flowers use a subtle hint of brown to ensure their flowers stay fresh.