Preserving Mistletoe and Magnolia Leaves for Christmas Wreaths

By Charles M. (Guest Post)

I was told by a lot of people to dip the base of them in glycerin.

By Midge (Guest Post)

Did any of the suggestions work? I am trying to preserve fresh mistletoe now myself and found you had already tried.

By Claire S. (Guest Post)

i was told to dip them in future floor wax.

By Thelma (Guest Post)

I am not sure this will work, but I have bought cat litter and used it on leaves and small flowers. It dries them out and they are pretty. Just cut them lay in a tray, cover with litter, and then layer again if needed until you have amount you want done. I have also read in my MICROWAVE INSTRUCTION BOOK, it can be done in it, but never tried it.....I want to preserve red, peppers I have harvested from my garden, so I am gonna try the cat litter method......Good luck tmelton (at) wayxcable (dot) com

By Scott J. (Guest Post)

I'm not sure if it will work with Mistletoe and Mangolia leaves, but it's probably worth a try: I use to know a lady that preserved eucolyptus branches for swags by cutting fresh ends and then soaking the ends in either glycerine or anti-freeze for a few days.