Things You'll Need:
- Flower seeds
- Mulch
- Rubber bands
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Step 1
Decide which type of flowers you are going to grow. Some of the best flowers to grow for drying include baby's breath, hydrangea, globe amaranth, larkspur, lavender and starflower. Pick a couple of those types of flowers that you want to grow for drying purposes.
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Step 2
Go to a gardening store and purchase the flower seeds that you selected to use for drying. You can also look for seeds of the flowers you want to grow online on a website such as Outsidepride. On the Outsidepride website, you can find over 100 types of flower seeds for sale. Also purchase mulch to help fortify your flower garden.
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Step 3
Plant the flower seeds according the directions on the package. Add mulch to area where you planted the seeds. Water regularly according to instructions.
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Step 4
Learn how to care for your flowers online at the website for Better Homes and Gardens. Here you can find tips and advice on growing flowers.
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Step 5
Harvest the flowers when they are in full bloom. You want to pick the exact right time to harvest the flowers. If you do so too soon, you'll miss out on the full growth of the flowers. If you wait too long, the petals could fall off the flowers during the drying process.
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Step 6
Bundle the flowers in groups of five or six. Secure the end of the stems with a rubber band. Hang the bundles upside down in a clean, dry, dark location. Your flowers should be dry in two to three weeks.
