Drying Flowers

RE: Drying Flowers Post by pamphyila (287) | (08/01/2007) Blog! | Contact In a dry climate such as S. California, it doesn't take much to dry flowers. The ones that dry well almost dry by themselves! RE: Drying Flowers Post by moderator (1109) | (08/01/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact Even with the increased popularity of plastic and fiber flowers (silk for example), many people still prefer "the real thing" preserved in a lifelike manner. Flower preservation has become a popular hobby. Flowers such as marigolds, zinnias, goldenrod, yarrow, roses and hydrangeas are readily available and the costs of additional materials needed are relatively inexpensive when compared to that of other hobbies. You can preserve colored fall leaves, magnolia leaves (for wreaths) and mistletoe (for holiday decorations) with glycerin, giving them a very natural appearance. Many people like to preserve the flowers from a wedding bouquet. Preserving flowers and foliage can be fun year round. Some of the more common methods employed to preserve flowers and foliage are covered below. Read more: http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1151.htm