Flowers Long after the season for cut flowers has passed, dried versions of summer's bounty let you continue to enjoy color from your garden. Flowers that dry well are typically colorful, compact, strong-stemmed, and relatively low in moisture content.
Harvest stems just as the first flowers reach maturity.
Don't wait too long. Flowers at the top of the stem may be partially closed, but that's okay. Midmorning, after the dew has dried but well before any flowers wilt, is the best time to cut flowers for drying. Dampness slows drying and can lead to mold. When cutting, take as much stem as possible.