Lana Starr, AIFD

The 8 Best Ways to Preserve Flowers at Home

Keep and display your beautiful blooms forever with these simple tips Do you love the look of flowers in your home but wish you could enjoy them for more than a few days? Rather than letting fresh flowers fade and die ...

How to

Preserve Flowers in a Book

Cold weather may put a temporary end to your garden, but your beautiful flowers can still live on! While they’re still blossoming, harvest the blooms that you’d like to preserve for longer. Start by trimming away the...

How to Preserve Fall Leaves for Crafts, Decor, & More!

Drying, pressing, and preserving the color of fall leavesAutumn is perhaps the most beautiful time of the year, but it often feels like the shortest. Though you can’t stop the season from changing, you can keep some of...

How to

Preserve Flowers in a Jar

Cut fresh flowers only last so long before they start to wilt. You can save some of that beauty for longer by preserving fresh flowers. Air-drying flowers is a traditional method of keeping flowers around for a little lo...

How to

Transport Cut Flowers

Many events call for arrangements of lovely fresh flowers. Because flowers are living things, they can be very delicate. You should know how to transport your cut flower arrangements without damaging any of your blossoms...

How to

Dry a Hibiscus Flower

Hibiscus flowers are pretty to look at, but they fade quickly once you pick them. Luckily, you can dry them to preserve their shape and color to some extent. With the right technique, you can even dry hibiscus flowers fo...

How to

Dry a Tulip

There’s nothing better than looking outside and seeing a garden full of colorful, vibrant tulips. Unfortunately, tulips only bloom during the spring, so you may feel yourself missing them during the fall and winter mo...

How to

Preserve a Corsage

Corsages are way too beautiful to throw away at the end of a special evening. Fortunately, there are a couple of different ways you can preserve a corsage so you have it forever! This article will walk you through two di...

How to

Create a Spilled Flower Pot

The beauty of gardening is that you can get flowers to look like something else. One trend that is quickly gaining popularity is the spilled flower pot. It looks like a knocked-over flower pot with flowers spilling out o...

How to

Start a Flower Shop

If you're interested in starting a flower shop, the first step is to learn more about the floristry business. If you're skilled with floral design, have strong interpersonal skills, and a good business sense, opening a f...

13 Striking, Masculine Flowers That Men Will Love

Choose the perfect flower arrangement for the guy in your life We often associate flowers with femininity, but plenty of flowers represent masculinity, as well. Flowers like red roses, Sweet Williams, and orchids are all...

How to

Arrange Flowers in a Vase

You've picked up some lovely flowers from a local farmer's market or even your favorite grocery store. Now comes the fun part! Arranging flowers can be a challenge, but with a little patience and creativity, you'll have ...

How to

Dry Flowers

Would you like to keep your house full of flowers right through the winter? You can dry your favorite blossoms at home and do exactly that. There are many ways to dry flowers, and part of the fun is experimenting to find...

How to

Arrange Long Stem Roses

Long stem roses make a beautiful Valentine’s day gift or a spontaneous, "just because" purchase. These flowers have a sweet fragrance and add elegance to any room, especially if they are arranged correctly. Start by tr...

How to

Pin a Corsage

A corsage is a small grouping of flowers and greenery held together by a ribbon. It is usually worn to signify a special celebration, such as a wedding or school dance. You can purchase a wide variety of corsages, but mo...