Drying and Preserving Flowers

My little ones love to pick flowers for me, but some varieties can die so quickly. Drying and preserving flowers is a great way to save those memories or to use the flowers differently.

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Air drying is one of the most common ways to dry flowers. The best tip is to tie the stems tightly with a piece of string and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated area.

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Microwave Oven for Drying Flowers

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Drying Flowers with a Dehydrator

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Drying and Preserving Flowers

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My little ones love to pick flowers for me, but some varieties can die so quickly. Drying and preserving flowers is a great way to save those memories or to use the flowers differently.

Air drying is one of the most common ways to dry flowers. The best tip is to tie the stems tightly with a piece of string and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated area.

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Silica Gel can be found at craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Michael’s, or you can find it on Amazon.

Silica Gel for Preserving Flowers

Microwave Oven for Drying Flowers

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Pressing Flowers to Preserve

Drying Flowers with a Dehydrator

You can also use a dehydrator to preserve and dry flowers. Evenly space your flowers out on the trays, being sure not to let them overlap.

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