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Chapter 6 Roses as Gifts and Drying Roses
Roses are great as gifts, especially for a special individual or occasion. Roses are common for Valentine’s Day, weddings and anniversaries. Roses are able to express anything you want to say something special without saying a word at all.
Bouquets
This is the most common gift that roses are used for. They are great in any color, especially when mixed with Spanish Moss or Baby’s Breath. These are very attractive and can be very simple, yet attractive gifts.
Potpourri
Potpourri is a lovely way to enjoy roses. Turning your roses into potpourri is easy and all you have to do is dry your roses properly. Once the roses are dried, you simply break the blooms apart and separate them. Place the shreds in a nice container or even hosiery for drawer potpourri.
Dried Bouquets
These are beautiful bouquets and will last forever. All you have to do is follow the sanding method for drying roses and plant them in a small pot. You can also mix the roses with dried green moss and other dried flowers. There are also several sprays available that will give the flowers a glossy look.
Candied Roses
These roses do not have to be completely fresh or dried. You can mix these with real roses or with candied or chocolate roses. These are a unique and delicious gift.
Drying Your Roses
There are a variety of reasons to dry your roses. One is that you can preserve your beautiful blooms forever and they also make special mementos. They can be used in weddings or as simple gifts.
Air Drying
Air-drying is the easiest method of drying your roses. All you have to do is start with perfect roses on their stems. If they are not perfect, they will fall apart. Remove leaves for the branches and bunch them in a manner so that they fan out. Tie the bottom of the bunch with a string or rubber band. Hang upside down in a dark, dry area for about two to three weeks.
Sand Drying
To sand dry your roses, you need to begin with perfect roses that do not have any dew and have dry stems. Bend the end of a wire into a hook over each rose head and pull down. This will secure the head to the stem.
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