How To Do Dry Lavender Bags

Dried lavender is a very beautiful flower that has calming effects in its scent and can be used for many things. The flowers of this unique plant can be used to prepare delightful crafts, soothing teas, and tasty foods. When lavender is harvested, the buds and stems of the plant can be preserved and stored for future use by means of a drying process.

Ways to Dry Lavender

Harvesting dried lavender flowers should be done during the right season and climate conditions but is very simple to do. You ought to wait until after the morning’s dew has gone away to harvest the flowers. The buds are cut and collected into bunches that are dried out as they hang upside down; the flowers must be cut from the stems before they are in full bloom. Be certain to hang them out of the sunlight and check on them every couple of days.

If you just want the buds of the dried lavender flower all you need to do is sort them from the stem with your fingers and spread them out on a flat surface. It will take roughly a week for the buds to dry out entirely. During that time you should stir them occasionally to make sure they dry properly. It is best to wash the dry buds and then store them in a cool, dry place for a while before using them.

Uses for Dried Lavender

It is surprising at all of the uses for this cheery purple flower; everything from Insect repellent and gift wrap to tea and spices for food. You can spread some dried lavender flowers under your front door mat or under your car seats to keep your home and vehicle bug free. Using its natural repellent, lavender will chase away insects from windows or doors by hanging the bundles around them. The fragrant flowery buds can also be put into pouches and added into drawers or closets to keep the moths out and add a fresh scent to any space. Lavender oil which can be used for massaging, cleansing and cleaning can also be made from dried lavender buds.

Gift wrapping becomes special and unique when you add dried lavender. All you have to do is put a few buds in with your tissue paper. It makes a lovely addition to the bottom of a gift box. Then the recipient can throw in those lavender buds to a cup of soothing green tea to create a delightful aroma. Simmering lavender buds with lots of meals adds a unique and gourmet flavour. Remember to wash the lavender buds before you put them in any food.

Clearly, harvesting and preparing dried lavender is not hard at all and has many uses. Just about everyone enjoys the smell of soothing and aromatic lavender. Adding a little lavender here and there can enhance a friend’s day or keep from getting bug bites. Harvesting and drying this beautiful purple flower can be very beneficial besides keeping a garden very pretty and smelling nice.