The best time to collect fresh flowers is in the early morning just after the dew is gone. Make sure it has not rained for at least 2 days as it will cause problems with drying. Make sure to handle the flowers carefully so they do not bruise.
Check the flowers first before picking to make sure they have not started to brown or wilt. Overly mature flowers tend to drop their leaves too easily in drying. Also make sure to use organic flowers that have not been treated with chemicals. After picking the flowers you can … read more