Debstr's Blog
Debstr's Blog
Mar 7, 2008 | 5:57 PM PST
Tags: drying flowers , dried herbs
Ok - between the dinner intermission and the worm saga ... I have revitalized myself and have to post this experiment since this drying flowers is very new and something I want to really engage in ...
Baby's breath 3-7-08 .... doing very well, so I had the idea to take some and hang upside down to dry. Let's give it time and see what happens.........
I have dried herbs before - so I know they do dry .... the thing that will be different with the flowers I think is somehow retaining their shape?? Has anyone done this before? I am planting quite a few flowers that I hope to dry next season... it's all a wait and see for now. Below are my dried herbs and Noooo there is nothing illegal there for the minds that ask ...... it's herbs - sage, basil, spearmint, rosemary, etc.
Alrighty..........I need to go check out the site for the Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show which starts tomorrow and I didn't realize it runs until next weekend. I need to find the day to GO - gosh, how could I not. I know it's huge and expensive and probably mostly commercial BUT it does say "Flower & Garden Show" - so it has to be kinda cool. I will report back...........Adios for now! Debbie :-)
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Mar 7, 2008 | 6:31 PM PST
Hope the DEA doesn't get a look at your stash. I dry mint, spearmint, bergamot,and bee balm for tea and my bags look illegal also. Are your intentions for drying flowers, to make arrangements? Another, just curious. You have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell |
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Mar 7, 2008 | 9:16 PM PST
It would be fun to attend a Flower & Garden show in Chicago-bummer I skipped the trip w/DH...we really should catch up my next trip to DeKalb~Andrea |
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Mar 8, 2008 | 4:22 PM PST
Bill yes, drying flowers for arrangements is the plan - that way they last much longer. I find that whatever I grow I always have an abundance, so drying kinda helps out with the excess. Andrea, they may have another show in the Fall not sure though! Debbie :-) |
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