As summer turns to fall I am preparing for the cold months ahead. On a practical level this means collecting firewood and making broths at night. In the realm of natural crafts this means gathering up the last flowers from my summer garden to preserve as indoor decor for fall and winter.
Creating dry bouquets is much like putting together fresh ones with a few challenges as well as benefits. These bouquets can last many months, even up to two years, when properly kept. Fresh bouquets, however, last two weeks in the most ideal conditions.
Making these dried floral arrangements requires more plant material than fresh bouquets. Stems, leaves, and flowers tend to shrink as they dry. And not all flowers keep their original color — but many do and experimentation is part of the fun. So, let's go make some bouquets!
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