No one ever said that John Keats was an ardent flower arranger but he is known to have penned the famous words, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” so he certainly could have been. Many folks ...

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 ...

Picking up a fresh bouquet is the easiest way to spruce up your home (and boost your mood!)—but no matter the time of year, your beloved flowers and foliage will start to wither eventually. Instead of ...

I do hope that you have enjoyed this series on dried flowers. It has been fun to write as I watch my own flowers dry. I am looking forward to being able to start arranging them in a couple of weeks.

Cut flowers have an intense but brief vase life, lasting generally about a week. Yet they can be preserved as attractive and long-lasting arrangements when properly dried and displayed. Air-drying is ...

You thought those little packets of silica gel that come in purses, handbags and shoeboxes were pointless at best and annoying at worst. In fact, you ought to hold onto them, as they have a multitude ...

A bouquet of flowers can be the perfect way to brighten up your home during the winter months, but sadly unlike plants, they can not be kept alive long-term. However, there are some ways you can ...