There's something special about finding new ways to enjoy the flowers we've grown long after the garden season has ended.
The papery petals of strawflowers. The delicate clusters of statice. The beautiful textures of ornamental grasses and flowers gathered throughout the growing season.
Here at Wendland Family Farm, we love preserving a little piece of the garden through dried floral creations. Handmade wreaths are one of our favorite ways to bring those flowers together, creating something beautiful that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.
Harvest & Home: Dried Floral Wreaths is a 41-page educational guide sharing practical techniques for growing, harvesting, drying, designing, and creating beautiful wreaths using dried flowers and natural botanical materials.
Whether you're working with flowers from your own garden or purchasing dried botanicals, this guide will walk you through the process from selecting your materials to displaying your finished wreath.
Inside This Guide:
• Understanding the art of dried floral wreath making
• Choosing the best flowers for dried wreaths
• Growing flowers specifically for preservation
• Harvesting flowers at the appropriate stage
• Step-by-step flower drying instructions
• Choosing wreath bases and sizes
• Essential tools and supplies
• Understanding floral design, balance, movement, and texture
• Creating beautiful seasonal color palettes
• Preparing flowers for wreath construction
• Step-by-step dried floral grapevine wreath project
• Securing flowers and finishing your wreath
• Displaying and caring for dried floral wreaths
• Troubleshooting common wreath-making problems
• Farmer's tips for creating beautiful, lasting arrangements
• Printable dried wreath planning worksheet
• Printable dried floral wreath record
Featured Harvest & Home Project
Learn to create a beautiful dried floral wreath using a natural grapevine base.
This beginner-friendly project includes a complete supply list, suggested flowers and quantities, and ten step-by-step construction instructions.
Explore how to combine focal flowers, supporting blooms, delicate fillers, and ornamental grasses to create a natural, garden-inspired arrangement.
Digital Download Details
• 41-page PDF educational guide
• Beginner-friendly instructions
• Complete step-by-step dried floral wreath project
• Two printable planning and record worksheets
• Practical floral design and preservation guidance
• Instant digital download
• No physical product will be shipped
Created from our experience growing, drying, and arranging flowers at Wendland Family Farm, this guide is designed to help you enjoy the beauty of the garden long after the growing season has ended.
Part of our Harvest & Home Digital Collection.
Simple, practical gardening. Rooted in real farm experience.