Whether it's the flowers growing in your cut garden or the ones arranged in a sentimental bouquet, we can all agree that flowers should have a longer lifespan. Fortunately, there is one way you can ...

People dry flowers for so many reasons. Whether it's to preserve sentimental memories, learn a new craft, or jump on the chicest trend when it comes to interior design, it's really easy to do once you ...

Your basil and chives are full and hardy, and your garden is bursting with colorful blooms. You can only keep up with so many fresh herbs and newly cut flowers, however, so it’s time to consider ...

Fresh flowers—whether picked directly from your yard or garden, or coming via a professional bouquet or arrangement—have a relatively short shelf life. No matter how clean you keep the water, or how ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whatever flowers you choose should be in excellent condition. If cutting flowers from your own garden, ...

People dry flowers for so many reasons. Whether it's to preserve sentimental memories, learn a new craft, or jump on the chicest trend when it comes to interior design, it's really easy to do once you ...

I love always having a jar full of fresh flowers in my space, from fluffy hydrangeas to delicate peonies to fiery birds of paradise—especially when they’re snipped from my family’s garden. Alas, these ...

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 ...

Last week we talked about drying flowers, especially by hanging them in a darker, airy place. It is a wonderful way to get started. By hanging in this manner flowers retain their shape and, in most ...

Learning how to press flowers is not as difficult as you might think. The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your ...