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Harvesting Flowers to Make Into a Dried Flower Wreath!

Harvesting Flowers to Make Into a Dried Flower Wreath!

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Creating a dried flower wreath can be a delightful and creative project, allowing you to preserve the beauty of flowers for an extended period. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to harvest flowers and make them into a dried flower wreath: Materials You'll Need Fresh flowers: Choose a variety of flowers with different shapes, sizes, and colors for a visually appealing wreath. Pruning shears or scissors: These will help you cut the flowers neatly. Wreath base: You can use a pre-made wreath base made of grapevine, wire, or foam, or create your own using flexible branches. Floral wire or twine: This is for attaching the dried flowers to the wreath base. Ribbon or decorative elements (optional): You can add ribbons, bows, or other embellishments to your wreath. Steps Select and Harvest Your Flowers: Choose flowers that are in their prime but not overripe. Harvest flowers early in the morning when they're well-hydrated. Use clean pruning shears or scissors to make clean cuts, avoiding crushing the stems. Bundle and Hang the Flowers: Group your flowers into small bunches (3-5 stems per bunch). Secure each bundle with twine or a rubber band. Hang the bundles upside down in a dry, dark, and well-ventilated area. This allows the flowers to dry slowly and maintain their color. Wait for Drying Depending on the flowers' size and moisture content, it may take 1-3 weeks for them to dry completely. Be patient. Prepare the Wreath Base: If you're using a pre-made wreath base, you can skip this step. If making your own base, shape it into a circular or desired wreath shape. Secure the ends with wire or twine to maintain the shape. Attach the Dried Flowers: Once your flowers are fully dried, carefully remove them from the hanging bundles. Use floral wire or twine to attach the dried flowers to the wreath base. Start with the larger flowers as focal points and fill in with smaller ones. Secure the stems to the base, ensuring the flowers face outward. Add Decorative Elements (Optional): If you'd like to add ribbons, bows, or other decorations, do so after attaching the dried flowers. Use floral wire to secure these elements. Hang Your Dried Flower Wreath: Once your wreath is complete, find a suitable place to display it. Indoors is best to preserve the dried flowers longer. Maintenance: Dried flowers can be fragile, so handle your wreath with care. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can cause the colors to fade over time. Creating a dried flower wreath can be a rewarding craft project, and it allows you to enjoy the beauty of flowers throughout the year. You can get creative with different flower combinations and wreath styles to match your décor or personal taste
Date: 2023-09-08

Comments and reviews: 20


Laura, it s a beautiful wreath. I love the straw flowers and so many that you used. The red one looks like strawberries. Not sure if you noticed that. Would love to see what it looks like when the flowers have dried some. Could you show that later in the season? And is this a wreath that would keep and store?
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I love the dried wreath and have just started working with dried flowers from my own gardens. I've made wreaths in the past from our blackberry vines but never with dried flowers. Could you use a natural wreath form like that with the dried flowers as well or is there a reason not to?
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When I watch you create these beautiful wreaths I am always just amazed at how talented you are; effortlessly choosing colors and textures and making them into such works of art. Your passion for gardening and creating is really inspiring. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
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Hi Laura, love the wreath! It is beautiful and so helpful to see how you make it. This Sun. can you give us an update on Monica's back yard, I love Monica, would love to see more of her. I'm a 76 year old grandma and you all are my favorite entertainment and information!
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Love love love the wreath! How satisfying it must be knowing you grew all those different varieties to make this home grown wreath! Please let us see the wreath in a few weeks after it has dried a bit! Maybe an Etsy shop could be in your future - I would def buy one!
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What a beautiful wreath! You are so talented at growing these flowers and making them into arrangements or wreaths. I enjoy watching your videos and admire how hard you work. Thanks so much for your wonderful videos. They brighten my day
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Beautiful flowers and wreath. What s next? Do you think you might want to make wreaths and sell them at your parents store? I enjoyed this video. The beautiful flowers, cool morning, Russell and was that Aaron on the guitar? Nice!
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Laura, that wreath is absolutely gorgeous! It literally is taking my breath away. The colors, the dimension and the varieties all came together beautifully! Such a happy, welcome addition to your door. Stunning.
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Absolutely gorgeous! Your garden has become my lottery dream - if we ever won the lottery I m buying a property like yours with beautiful gardens (and a crew to help since I m not a great gardener like you!
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Morning Laura the wreath looks gorgeous i love all the colors wish i had your mentality to be able to do things like you do but sure do enjoy watching you have an awesome weekend
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I haven't even seen all the video yet but saw the thumbnail of the wreath and couldn't wait to comment on it's beauty. Laura you are so talented. It's the wreath of many colors,
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Oh my gosh, Laura! The wreath is beautiful! You did an amazing job with the types of flowers and the colors. It looks so nice on your door. I enjoyed this video very much.
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Oh my goodness, your wreath is so gorgeous it takes my breath away! And, yo have all of those wonderful flowers to choose from on your own property. A dream come true.
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Good morning! That wreath is absolutely gorgeous. You always make such beautiful wreaths. Such a talent. Happy to see Russell, he loves being around you.
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Flowers are my love language! I AM SO IN LOVE with that wreath. you have a God given talent. sure hoping you have a list in your video of all you used!
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LOVE the classical guitar at the start! Wonderful choice of music to accompany the glorious array of flowers. Peaceful beauty to begin the day!
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Wow just so beautiful the wreath is and all the beautiful flowers you picked from your garden. You are just so inspiring for us to watch Laura.
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Is gomphrena in the clover family? Or amaranth? Where I live there is wild clover and amaranth all over, and they have a similar texture
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The wreath is gorgeous, Laura. Why don t you make more to enjoy indoors for your pleasure? Glad you enjoyed your vacation at the beach.
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I usually like a simple wreath with just a few colors, but yours is just stunning and colorful without being loud. Really beautiful
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