“For centuries, dried flowers have been used to beautify and
freshen the home. The preferable term is now ‘preserved
flowers’ because drying flowers is much more than hanging a
bunch of flowers upside down…”




A basket of dried peonies 		Imagine...
cutting that peony,
lilac, crape myrtle,
rose, or black-eyed
Susan at its peak
and bringing it
indoors to enjoy for
months, if not years,
to come. The flower
looks full and healthy
and retains its color.
Yes, it’s possible to
do so with many
flowers if you know
how to preserve
those precious
blooms.
Silica dried Lilacs


Watch for frequent updates as well as new projects, in-depth articles on the art of preserved flowers, gardens to visit, monthly featured drieds, reflections, and much more.


Photos by Mary Adkinson