Gardening

FLOWER Preservation: Is as early as the history of man, although deliberate floral preservation is a more recent phenomenon. Plant materials when preserved, remain in good condition for years. In fact, dry garlands and wreath of blue delphinium and lotus blossoms, retaining good color and form, were found in open Egyptian tombs dating back to…

DRIED flowers, grasses, grains seed heads, pine cones and other plant materials such as stem, bark are popular materials for decorative perpetual floral arrangements and other craft projects.    Using a wide variety of plant material gives the best results, and one may find an assortment of usable plants throughout the year. A preservation method…