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Ornamental grass plumes are fairly easy to dry. Just cut them to the length you want, bundle them together and hang them upside down in a garage or other similar place. They should dry quickly depending on the humidity where you have them stored.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

would like to know the best way to dry plumes from ornamental grass need them for wedding in May 2010

-- Contributed by: Anna Rodgers

Hi Kathey, I wouldn't freeze the flowers- they will turn brown. You could try to refrigerate them in a box, but I don't think they will survive in there for two weeks. Perhaps there is a local florist who could get you some in a few weeks if you give them a heads-up?

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

This is probably the dumbest question ever, can fresh cut (lily of the valley) be frozen and used in say 2 weeks?

-- Contributed by: kathey H

I will check into doing a future article on roof top gardening.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I want to know how to build a roof top garden with out damaging the terrace.

-- Contributed by: Animesh

Silica gel is the medium that is used to dry flowers in the microwave. It looks like sand and therefore may cause confusion.

Silica sand can be used to dry flowers as well, but not in the microwave. Cover flowers with silica sand and allow to sit for several days to several weeks.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Can I use silica sand in the microwave to dry flowers? Thank you!

-- Contributed by: Lucy

It is my understanding that silica sand is a great choice for delicate flowers that may be damaged by pellets. You can find it easily at most home centers and it is inexpensive. Just bury your flowers in it for up to four weeks.

Thank you for your question.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Will silica sand work as well as pellets

-- Contributed by: Ecolbenson
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