【Spring has come to Haichuan】07 Dandelions also have their spring

That’s right. Looking at flowers and plants is also a source of joy. Feel free to share yours too

It can be used for cooking; it’s in its natural state.

I’m going to pick some flowers to make dried flowers. How can I preserve their color?

Hanging dried flowers 1. Choose the dried flowers you want to use; it’s best to use fresh flowers, as those that are fully bloomed and in good condition will look better. Remove all the leaves, leaving only the flowers at the top of the stem. 2. Categorize, putting items of the same type or size in one group. Larger flowers like roses must not be mixed in with the pile of flowers. 3. Bundle the flowers of the same type together, wrap string or ribbon around the lower part of the stem several times, and tie it tightly to ensure that the flower stems do not fall off when hung upside down. 4. For inverted flower bouquets, use a hook to attach to the thread (ribbon) wrapping around the bouquet; in any case, make sure there is no significant angle of tilt, as the petals will hang downward due to gravity, resulting in strange shapes once they dry. 5. Wait for 2 to 4 weeks; if any flower stems fall off during this time, tie them back tightly again. Don’t touch them usually; after they have dried, you can spray some hair styling product such as gel to help shape the petals.

Drying with silica dioxide: 1. Lay a layer of silica dioxide (desiccant) particles in the box; it’s best if the box can be sealed again, and it should be large and deep enough to hold the flowers. 2. Bury the flowers in silicone (a spoon can help), and flowers with larger petals will give a better result in the end. Ensure that every part of the flower stem is covered by silicone beads. 3. Wait – silicone dries the fastest, usually in just 2-3 days! Of course, some of the more moist flowers take 5 days, but it will never exceed 5 days! Silica gel beads turn pink once they have absorbed enough water, which usually indicates that the item you need to dry is ready. 4. Carefully remove the flower and clean off any adhering silica gel particles. The flowers are now completely dry; go and decorate them! 5. Reuse the silica gel beads. Once they turn pink, just put them in a dish and bake in the oven at 200 degrees. It takes about an hour, and the silicone beads are completely renewed (you can keep them for future use)!