Grit

WIT & WISDOM

Dry It, You’ll Like It

uspending small bunches of fresh-picked everlastings — flowers that keep their shape and color when dried — in a warm, dark, dry place is a simple drying method that’s been practiced for generations. An attic, a room with a woodstove, or a closet will work. Avoid damp

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