Easy Flower Preservative
1 part powdered Borax
2 parts Cornmeal
covered box
fresh flowers
Thoroughly mix the Borax and cornmeal. Place a 3/4" layer of this mixture into the bottom of the box. Cut the stems off the flowers leaving about 1 inch. Place the flowers with the petals down into the preservative. Make sure the flowers aren't touching. Cover the flowers completely. Place the lid on the box and store it at room temperature.
This takes approximately 3 to 5 weeks. Remove the flowers gently and brush them off with a small paint brush.
You can use straight borax as a flower preservative just vary the method a little by lining a coffee can with a plastic bag then place about 1 inch of borax in the bottom. Place your flowers in and completely cover with the borax. You can add more layers of flowers and borax if you want. Seal the bag squeezing as much air out as possible with a wire or string. Place the lid on the can and set aside for at least 4 weeks. Remove the flowers and brush them off with a paint brush.
That sounds like a great way to save special flowers.
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