The hashtag #driedflowers has more than a million posts on Instagram and a hobby that was once firmly the preserve of OAPs is very much back in fashion, it seems. This Morning presenter and DIY expert ...

It's best to dry flowers in bunches of one kind, then mix them into arrangements. (THE OREGONIAN) Preparing flowers for natural drying takes five to 10 minutes. And if you pick the flowers from your ...

The winter doldrums can stretch on, a gray and muted canvas that leaves us yearning for the vibrant burst of spring. While the earth outside remains dormant, we can coax a whisper of that burgeoning ...

You may like to try drying your end of summer flowers in your microwave. Use some desiccant such as silica gel, available at craft stores. Put half an inch in a microwave-safe container and lie the ...

The process of drying flowers can be achieved in two ways: you can place your flowers in a tray of silica gel and zap in the microwave, or hang flowers, grasses and seed heads high and let nature do ...

Flowers are a wonderful addition to any home. If you want to preserve a special bouquet for posterity, you can dry your favourite blooms to feature as a permanent fixture in your home. There are ...

To dry flowers, first cut the stems and remove any unwanted leaves or wilted petals. Air-drying and pressing are the simplest methods, but they can take several weeks. Silica gel is the quickest ...