I FAILED at DRIED FLOWERS (and Wins) From 2023

[@ktomalley8780]

Could you take the petals of your dried flowers and market them as wedding confetti if you supplied them in pretty little envelopes? Maybe a way of turning them into a sellable and desirable item?

[@GrowingonVancouverIsland]

Awesome idea!

[@millennialbuddhism2619]

The petals are also super valuable to people who use them for metaphysical purposes. alsdo teas and medicines. So many uses.

[@CM-sy3to]

Package the dried flower stems for pet rabbit "treats". All broken flower heads go in bags of potpourri or mixed into homemade soaps.

[@Chris_Senpais_Mitt]

I found a local artist who I gave a load of my dried flowers to. She makes products out of them that we agree upon, and I sell them and we split any sales 50:50. Takes the pressure off me when I’m busy growing fresh flowers.

[@catherineslavin7324]

Nice! You could sell bulk dried flowers for crafters online as well e.g., bags of straflowers, statice, whatever. They are light so should be cheap to ship. Also, would the Bells of Ireland keep their color better if dried in silica?

[@Thingys-Jill]

Maybe you could stick them into styrofoam eggs and hang them from branches that are planted in pots to be Easter trees. Or glue the flower heads to the exterior of the ornaments and turn them into a topiary for Valentine's Day, Easter, etc.

[@imasharp1]

Your ornaments are pretty, but maybe you could use pretty ribbon instead of twine. I think this would appeal to more people. Not everyone likes rustic. Seems like the twine is too heavy looking for such a delicate ornament. Just a suggestion. ⚘

[@dearvictoria4716]

Something small though. I always take ribbons off ornaments because they detract from the ornament itself. (I personally like the twine but lots of ornaments come with pretty string and that's nice)

[@AleksandraDeegan]

Peonies dried in silica are amazing, both yellow and pink. I usually pick the smaller blooms so they are easier to use in projects. Also found roses dried in silica look great and the scent is also preserved. Finally, dried larkspur is one of my favorites.

[@jaynelloyd007]

Are door wreaths a thing in Canada ? Here in the UK, we love them all year round. Not just Xmas, especially dried flower wreaths. We change them seasonally.

[@marianneeckertjensen4723]

Here in my country (Denmark) some people used to sew straw flower on narrow piece of fabric, in order to make a kind of wall hanger with flowers. It only takes one or two stiches in each flower to make it stay. :)

[@harmonyd]

Hey guys, love your channel. Failure is always go to recognize. I think your successes have by far outweigh the failures. Just throwing my two cents, take with it what you will. When your selling at the craft fairs you could also sell the following * bundles of dried flowers like pics for the tree. The stems need to be clean and bare and like 10 stems of same flower per bundle * you said you don’t make wreaths, but I think you should consider. Christmas is not the only time for fried flower wreaths, I try to make one once a season. Bring them to The flowers market in the summer as well. FYI- so jealous of your stash of statice and strawflower 🤤 * other makers as you said would love to buy. Become their supply source (see above comment lol) *crunch them up and make organic confetti and sell as the farmers market again- you could just have a couple pails of all the leftovers even * I would do different ribbons on the Xmas ornaments. Have a variety of pretty ribbons so it can appeal to everyone vs just the rustic look I know time is the most important thing, again just throwing out suggestions bc you have a wonderful crop to work with. Been watching you guys for years, and want you to keep being more successful every year. Happy Christmas and a plentiful new year.

[@jucjuc314]

OMG I looked away for a minute and at 15:14 I thought someone is standing behind Serena who is not Ian :D :D

[@quietone613662]

Have you looked around for some soap makers they would look beautiful within them. You could also look into selling online during Christmas as tree embellishments. I've put my dried hydrangeas and gomphrena on mine and it was beautiful. Online the prices for dried flowers can be crazy.

[@debbiedempsky8160]

The jute strings are a bit chunky for those ornaments. Look for some Red or Gold elastic string. It will elevate your ornaments and make them look more delicate. Also, after Christmas look for craft packages of mini ribbon bows that can be hot glued onto the rings on the top of your ornaments. I think these 2 small changes will help sell your ornaments. The jute is good for a more rustic type of ornament, but not something as delicate as your dried flowers.

[@joy-unhinged]

12:34 I'm seeing headband decor that Leah could make.

[@brunojones2308]

I love dried flowers in a vase

[@carols1030]

Next fall pick up styrofoam pumpkins on clearance. You can make the whole thing ahead of time and stack in storage ready to go.

[@cindystuder9090]

I've been planning to make some. Paperweight out of resin with some of my dried flowers. Want to give them to my sister's for Christmas. But not this yet because my flowers were very meh this year because of our drought.

[@shariglasser7192]

I agree with you. Drying certain flowers that are guaranteed to dry in decent recognizable condition. I chucked so much feverfew, ageratum, and yarrow.

[@cass77788]

I just love your dried flowers! i bought those crystals and have not used them yet maybe this year...oh my hubs needs a haircut...LOL

[@AB-ol5uz]

sell them to people that make soap to embed in them, or that decorate focacia bread and other types of creative endeavors. Dried flowers collect alot of dust so I don't know anyone under 50 that purchases them for home decor.....but using them in bookmarks, handmade papers and other types of crafts, they could definitely be of use/value.

[@jeannet9592]

I love your updates! Thanks for always sharing the ups and downs.

[@barbarafegley5566]

You should compost all of the dried flowers you currently have at hand. Return them to the earth. Start fresh with next season. Dried flowers are not eternal. You get a few years but they eventually get too fragile and dusty. Always start drying from a fresh season of flowers.

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow Wonderful flowers ~ Thank you for good sharing LIKE 454 My friend, have a good relationship 😊

[@nadinesoldivieri1263]

Those safflowers look amazing and would make beautiful flower ball (I think they are called pmander balls) And what if you got a cheap burlap type ribbon to glue all the flowers to and then you could wrap and glue a piece around a pumpkin or use on a straw wreath so you could do wreaths at a cheaper cost and with less time to make. And the anise flower, could you create organza bags of potpourri with it? Wishing you all the success you can handle!! ❤

[@Srj2404]

Have you considered making sun catchers or bookmarks with resin and dried flowers.? I think those would sell very well at the market or online. Jocelyn over at plant life farm has a cut flower garden and makes a lot of products from her dried flowers. Maybe something to consider.

[@Heggerud_gard]

Anisehyssop can also be sold as herbal tea, or in a herbmix with sage etc

[@meldraromanovska2711]

I dried some delicate double cosmos flowers in actual sand from the beach as I had no extra monnies for the silica gel stuff. Had to boil, wash, dry and sift the sand to rid it of the distinctive sealife smell and bonuses. It worked in a shallow single layer, might be too heavy for bigger flowers like dahlia or gladiolus. Also this method does make the colour change, fade a bit, but the shape holds.

[@214380adm]

Great video! The pumpkin topper reminded me of a hat in an old black and white film. Got me thinking...bridal veil, graduation caps (with a glued on) flower top, headbands, pins-easier than the ones with wire, maybe the vineyards near you would like them to decorate gift wine bottles- like a removable ribbon.... next video-how serina built a website. Will be so exciting:)

[@kwall1464]

Thanks for sharing, cool video!

[@bethholness5153]

Have you experimented with table garlands? They would be likeyour pumpkin arrangements but longer, maybe on a pie e of timber or a branch. Reckon they would sell, people,are always looking for something different for their tables.

[@ayelet517]

What a beautiful idea!

[@halinawiecek2297]

Your 🌺🌹 fresh or dried they are beautiful we wish you guys all the best in new year coming lots of flour and good health and happiness Happy Holiday 🎄☃️🎁🌲

[@BotanicAlley]

Been waiting for the dried flower update!!

[@janetleach2421]

I’m sure you would sell a lot of your dried flowers for crafting purposes without them being in mixed posies. This would save you a lot of work. Love your videos merry Christmas to you all 🤶🎄

[@kelleyforeman]

I hope you guys had a wonderful vacation! Merry Christmas to you all! 🐈🎄🐈🎄🐈🎄🐈🎄

[@cheriedodd9358]

Great to see this video. I gave up using silica. Flowers looked AMAZING at first, but soon deteriorated unless they were kept in air tight container... Which defeated the purpose of what I wanted to do with them 😢

[@BramptonGardener]

I want to get silica for next year for sure, so gorgeous. I'm loving my status and strawflowers. That guy creeping on you in the background was cracking me up.

[@anneramirez9577]

I like the ornaments, but I agree that pretty fabric ribbon would be nicer. Try both ways. Also, just to give you feedback: the gourd thing doesn’t float my boat. I like the pumpkins and gourds for themselves, not covered in flowers.

[@rickyt3961]

Thank you! The Christmas ornaments are great 👍🏾

[@lindajarvis4919]

Maybe you can concentrate on cresting potpourris. Get the aromatics mixed in with the color flowers for a visual appeal. So all around you have a nice smell and visually appealing

[@lindajarvis4919]

Sorry. Creating potpourri’s

[@gabrielebruhl1218]

Merry Xmas to you and your loved ones🎄🎅🏽🤶🏼 Always a joy to watch your awesome videos🥂 and a happy new year🎉

[@LovesRock]

There’s no way that’s not enough statice?!?😅 Serina has an addiction it looks like a problem 😝 haha!

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

Next year use the silica to dry the bell's of Ireland

[@ready2run2006]

I know you guys are busy, but maybe make some crafts with those dried flowers in the winter to sell at the farmer’s market in the summer? There’s a flower farmer here on YT that primarily grows flowers to dry for her resin products like sun catchers, bookmarks, keychains, jewelry, hair clips, etc.

[@lindajarvis4919]

With your dried grass and flowers. You can make tiny or small cornucopias and sell them

[@deannewilliams3321]

I was thinking leis (flower necklaces) would be nice to sell. I want some amaranth to make swags over my windows. And when you make your pumpkins, maybe try to dip the pumpkin in a bowl of glue then dip in the flowers all laying the way you want them. Glue magnets on flowers for your refrigerator. I’m surprised crafters don’t ask you for them. Have you tried making any wreaths with them?

[@GrowingonVancouverIsland]

What about making some flower crowns? These could be a hit for weddings or Halloween

[@meandmysunshine1]

Merry Christmas Serina! To you and your Family. Thank you for being so honest and open with your knowledge! And.....oh my. You may not like your Anise Hyssop as much this year, err, next spring. I am in 5B ON. Normal winter temps are -20°C, at night, mine self seeded and I had way, way too many. I let them go and could not pull them out in late summer, and then birds started eating the seed. Now I am still cutting off the heads, so hopefully a lot less will self seed. Mine are a white/yellow colour. Maybe they self seed better than purple. Take care! Eileen 🇨🇦 🍁❤🎵😊

[@paulk7169]

I know with white carnations the growers would harvest and then put the stems into colored water and the flowers would actually change to that color. Don't know if the color would stay.

[@ChristForToday101]

Have you considered getting with some soap makers that may want to use your dried flowers in their soap I often thought of reaching out to you to buy dry flowers to make soap but I haven't made any soap in a while

[@ahtnamys]

have you thought about using a faux pumpkin? Then the item you're selling is reusable > instead of a pumpkin that will rot, and you can make them year round.

[@veracaland312]

I heat my house withe a wood burner. My left over dried flowers are an exelent way to light the fire. Question do you let the cats with the dried flowers? My cats are destroying them if I do.

[@EeeEee-bm5gx]

Very interested in how this year's Xmas markets went 🐱

[@zefcha4670]

please add more farmers market and farmstand videos for 2024.

[@YellinUpAStorm]

Make dried flower wreaths and sell them cheaply! It’s better than throwing them out.

[@NeccoWecco]

I hope you sell your ornaments online so we can buy them!

[@r.trinkl4130]

Hello, maybe spray paint the bells of ireland?

[@tanyakilbane7636]

Donate to the primary school art teachers in town. Let the kids decide what to do with the colors and shapes, and start new next year, clean slate.

[@arni.fy.14]

please bikin tutorial semai sunflower varian lain nya selain warna kuning,karena aku lesusahan untuk nyemai sunflower

[@ninirossau2304]

what is the dark purple flower at 8.07 it is the perfect colour. I want it now. even if it an annual.

[@jiucki]

So many dried flowers! I hope you can finally do the website so you can sell to all your fans directly from your farms ❤ When I'm having a job back, I will :)

[@lwjenson]

Can you sell them in bulk if you are really not going to use them?

[@jacqulynhilyard1561]

Here`s a couple of ideas on what you could do to enhance your income while utilizing your dried flowers. Hire someone who has the time and interest to make things to sell on a contingency basis. in other words, they get paid a percentage out of the successful marketing of what dried flower creations they make, minus the cost of materials. A bored retired person who loves art crafting wouldn`t be so hard to find, believe me, there are plenty of us. Another dried flower heads idea that may help you; try making very fancy paper for note paper. You could wrap them cheap by using toile and putting a mini bouquet of dried flower buds on the drawn together ends. You can make a simple cheap soft tissue paper and overlay it in the last step with flower petals, and then lay a single sheet of tissue paper of a color you choose to complement the composition and then do the final press. Looks like you have the space to keep a large flower press. Also you could sell the seed from the seed heads off to your viewers. Statice is amazing and is my very favorite dried flower and I would love to buy some strong growing seeds. I`m sure many people would love seeds. Also I noticed that your christmas ornament which are very beautiful, by the way, could sell better if they were made more festive and attractive with a little inexpensive ribbon around the metal ring to hide it.. Also, here`s a question; why don`t you grow lavender? It has a scent that is popular and has a gorgeous purple color. Anyhow best wishes on your success.

[@screwtape6954]

Instead of pumpkins have you tried round gourds?

[@AB-ol5uz]

try selling them for "pressed flowers" instead of just drying them....there is alot of art around pressed flowers.

[@samanthacoccetti2384]

Omg, the mewing

[@lesw3803]

Do you make potpourri with them???

[@GrowingonVancouverIsland]

Awesome idea!

[@elsajenels3076]

At 15:10 the poster guy behind you looks really creepy and funny. Thanks for the video it was great!

[@cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729]

I LOVE that u got a puppy! How fun. This channel was too dang feline heavy! Is it a pet or a LGD?

[@meandmysunshine1]

Like Serina said, you can never have too many Kitties. Their cats are healthy and well taken care of. They are a nice addition to the farm!

[@plantbasedlargefamily8724]

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[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

That is a LOT of dried flowers lol

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Too many dried flowers 😮. Fresh flowers are the business 😊

[@joyanne440]

You should give them away. Charity.

[@swissmissy3804]

Next year make Halloween bouquets

[@ChristForToday101]

Would you be willing to sell those flowers why could you make us a bundle baggie something maybe so many ounces or pounds and sell them to us wholesale so that we can make crafts with them

[@debraraiche3327]

I hope you wear a mask when working with the silica sand?? really bad for the lungs. Love you videos.. Thank you

[@jenniferwolford4646]

I wish I could love to enjoy them, but to me, dried flowers are nothing but dust and cob web traps!!

[@emilasmith4279]

They are lovely! You know there is the Rose Bowl parade every New Year’s day in Pasadena California. They use like millions of all kinds of fresh and dried flowers. Perhaps contact them and truck down a huge truck full of all your flowers at a bulk price. You both win. They get nice assortment and you win by turning all the less than flowers into $. They start crafting the floats months in advance. It might be a very lucrative idea. 😃 Merry Christmas to your family! ❤

[@clairevickers8925]

CAN'T YOU STRIP OFF THE FLOWERS AND SELL AS ORGANIC CONFETTI

[@LaurenZawada-el3js]

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[@woodchuck9]

Nugget🫶

[@atifgill6981]

Good luck jobs and my jobs garden in Pakistan

[@joannejensen4369]

Maybe sell to a soap maker

[@francesscocchera6747]

But what the heck are you gonna do with all those dried flowers? If you’re not going to make wreaths and sell them or something to that effect you say the wreaths take a long time and a lot of flowers for what difference does it matter cause you’re not doing anything really with those flowers anyway?you will end up throwing them in the compost

[@deborahkessler6179]

Will you let us see you making space in your work area by tossing the dead flowers? Please

[@EeeEee-bm5gx]

Dried flowers are dead. It complicates the comerce