Things You'll Need:
- Lavender plants
- Rubber bands
- Sharp scissors or shears
- Paperclip or small piece of wire
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Step 1
Harvest your lavender for drying. Cut the lavender when only a few buds have opened to preserve the color and so that the flowers won't fall off when dried. Cut the flowers at the base so that you have a few inches of stem.
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Step 2
Bundle a handful of the flowers together. Wrap a rubber band around the base to hold them.
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Step 3
Use a paperclip or small piece of wire to make a hook and hang the bundle upside-down in a dark place. Place some newspaper under the bundles to catch any buds that fall off while drying.
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Step 4
Check the lavender bundles daily to ensure no mold is growing on them.
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Step 5
Let the lavender bundle dry for a week or two until there is no moisture left in the stems. Take them down and store your dried lavender in a dark or dim place to preserve the color and scent.
