Flower drying is not complicated or time consuming. It is inexpensive and no previous experience is needed. It is also a good way to expand gardening activities. The goal in drying flowers is to remove moisture slowly while maintaining as much as of the original shape, color and texture as possible. For best color and form, the flowers for drying should be gathered when they are as dry as possible but not wilted from the sun.
Late morning is the best time to pick flowers.
If it has not rained for the past several days, it is even better. Flowers or leaves for drying can be collected at anytime during the growing season from early spring until late fall. It is the simplest method used to dry leaves and flowers. It takes little time and skill. The more fleshy the flowers are, the more time is required to dry.