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To dry flowers, first cut the stems and remove any unwanted leaves or wilted petals. Air-drying and pressing are the simplest methods, but they can take several weeks. Silica gel is the quickest ...

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A few weeks ago, I wrote a column on cutting your flowers for fresh indoor arrangements. Drying flowers is another way to bring the garden into the home. I use dried flowers to create early winter ...

That scruffy ring of husks beneath your bird feeder is more than an eyesore – it’s wasted space in a wildlife‑hungry garden. Here’s how easy‑going yarrow can turn it into a living halo for birds and ...