Bloom Magazine UK

cut + keep

Dried flowers have always played an important role in my floral arrangements. Not just in late autumn and winter, when fresh seasonal flowers from the garden become more scarce, but throughout the year too, when their muted colours and twisted, preserved forms add magnificent gestural touches and textural interest within any arrangement.

The projects here are simple ideas to get you started, and you can use any garden flowers and foliage that you’ve dried yourself or bought. Many florists now sell dried flowers and they’re also easy to buy online. The only additional things you need are

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