Air-drying. This popular drying technique involves hanging flowers upside down to dry over time. It produces florals with straight stems, making it a great option for dried flower bouquets.

When deciding which flowers to snip, Roberson says to go with ones that aren’t completely open and not quite mature, explaining that “they continue to open as they dry and may lose petals if ...

Air-drying flowers is a simple, fun hobby that can save you money by providing free material to make dried flower decorations for your home or to give as gifts. Here's how!

The Oregonian Here's how to dry flowers so they will retain their beauty: • Choose flowers that are in early or full bloom. • Gather flowers in small bunches -- no more than 1 inch in diameter.

Drying the late summer leaves and flowers for winter use was a skill used by rural women all over America. Before refrigerated florists, getting any flowers in winter was impossible.

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