Definition of Organic Dried Flowers

• Organic dried flowers are dried flowers that have not been exposed to pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers or any other chemicals. They are thoroughly devoid of moisture in their stems, petals and other components.
  
  

Air-Drying Organic Flowers

• You can air-dry organic flowers by tying them together in a bundle and suspending them upside-down from a coat hanger, closet rod or ceiling hook for several days. You can also air-dry the petals of organic flowers by removing them from the flowers and spreading them out on a tray, and leaving them undisturbed for several days.
  
  

Drying Organic Flowers by Pressing

• Dry organic flowers by pressing them between the pages of a heavy book and leaving them undisturbed for several days. This will result in smooth, flat, organic dried flowers.
  
  

Protecting Organic Dried Flowers

• Keep organic dried flowers out of moist environments and away from direct sunlight to maintain their durability and color. Remember that organic dried flowers are fragile and may break or crumble easily, so handle them with care.
  
  

Uses for Organic Dried Flowers

• Use edible organic dried flowers, like roses and nasturtiums, in recipes or to decorate dishes. Glue pressed organic dried flowers onto cards and scrapbooks as natural embellishments. Arrange dried flowers for use as home decor.
  
  

Non-Organic Drying Methods

• Using desiccants -- substances that remove moisture -- to dry organic flowers may compromise their organic status. Some natural desiccants, such as salt, are available in organic forms; others, such as silica gel, are synthetically made. If you prefer to use a desiccant rather than air-drying or pressing your flowers, choose an organic one.