DESIGNING WITH DRIED FLOWERS

Step into the world of beautiful everlasting flowers with this book of thirty-two dried flower arrangements that can be made all year round.

The beauty of flowers is often fleetingly lovely, but a dried bouquet is a gift that can last for years. In Designing with Dried Flowers, farmer-florist Hannah Muller of The Wreath Room at Full Belly Farm shares her everlasting floral arrangements that are full of color and texture. Bursting with images of her stunning creations, from small vases and centerpieces to wreaths and wall hangings, Designing with Dried Flowers is for anyone looking to learn the art of dried flower arranging. Hannah walks readers through the process of growing and drying flowers as she does at Full Belly Farm, with plenty of tips and suggestions, whether you're an avid gardener or just picking up blooms at the supermarket. Dried arrangements are a natural and sustainable way to add beauty to your home, and Designing with Dried Flowers offers more than thirty floral designs for every occasion. Hannah shares her suggestions of what flowers to use and how to dry them - including sunflowers, lavender, marigolds, and many more flowers that hold their color and look beautiful when dried. With step-by-step instructions for every arrangement, gorgeous photography to inspire your creations, and helpful information along the way, Designing with Dried Flowers is a must-have for every flower lover. Hannah Muller is a farmer and florist in Northern California. She was born and raised on Full Belly Farm, which is located in the beautiful Capay Valley in Yolo County. Full Belly Farm grows over 350 acres of certified organic fruits, vegetables, animals, and flowers. Over the last decade, she has helped to pioneer the Field To Vase movement in Northern California, reminding supporters of local organic farming to not only eat local produce but to enjoy locally grown flowers as well. She lives in Guinda, CA. Molly DeCoudreaux is a photographer based in San Francisco.