Drying Flowers

As lovely as fresh flowers are, they don't last long in floral arrangements. A simple alternative is to dry flowers yourself and create a permanent arrangement.

UF/IFAS Sites

• "Easy" Cut Flowers for North Florida Gardens
• Gardening Tips: Drying Flowers

UF/IFAS Publications

• Drying and Preserving Plant Materials
• Flower Art: Make Your Own Cards (PDF p.7)
• Globe Amaranth (PDF)
• Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, English Lavender

Other Sites

• Drying Flowers--Clemson Extension
• Drying Flowers and Foliage for Arrangements--University of Missouri Extension
• Drying Flowers in the Microwave--Virginia Cooperative Extension