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[@blancahumphrey532]

Wow you are never too old to learn something new. At 84, I just found a new project for a gloomy winter month, Thank you ,Laura.

[@janielangley5507]

I didn’t know that microwave flower drying was a thing. I always learn something from you. Thank you, Laura!

[@kimmartin2522]

Same!!

[@marlenabarnes7280]

You don't need any fancy equipment to dry in the microwave. I use any heavy, microwave safe dishes , 1 tuned upside down. I put paper towels down to soak up the water, both below and over the flowers.

[@jennierollins8789]

Laura is like the best teacher we all have! On all types of subjects too! ☮️🌍🌲

[@irenepirnik8781]

@@marlenabarnes7280 how long do you keep them in there. What number setting ?

[@clarissamiles]

IKR

[@ellenpratt19]

Who thinks that microwave flower kits are about to be sold out?!?! Laura...this is AWESOME. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@vickijensen404]

Well when you said that, I hurry and ordered mine! Can’t wait.

[@vgpurple6887]

shh I have to get one..🤣🤣

[@vgpurple6887]

$40. Amazon bought one. Need a new hobby.

[@be_you2023]

😂 💯

[@evelyn.scott4]

The kit is $140 for me in Canada on Amazon! 😟

[@seriouslyreally5413]

We used all my enormous nursing school theory textbooks to press a large number of native wildflowers gathered in our pasture and around the county, to make a wildflower book for my daughter's 11th grade biology assignment. She collected, dried and mounted the dried flowers on white linen paper, labeled them with their scientific name and then being the art student that she is, used colored pencils to sketch an illustrated picture of each flower before inserting the pages into a clear document sleeve and putting them in a binder. She got an A.

[@ritagjefle3995]

…and a keepsake!

[@janetthornton7909]

This fall I saved hollyhock seeds. I dried the flowers and then placed a dried petal in each seed packet so I could see the color each plant would be. My friends I shared seeds with appreciated seeing the flower color they can expect when the plants bloom.

[@erinpeterson4675]

Love how you whispered when you took the flowers out of the microwave. Like your babies just waking up. You’re the best, Laura.

[@creativecastlechildcare2014]

LOVE the microwave flower press! This will be a great addition to our childcare, as you know tiny humans have a short attention, so to see a finished product so fast will make our future projects much more enjoyable and rewarding! We grow our own flowers so it's a full circle education component.

[@margiejansing5744]

We had a speaker at our garden club who taught us to use Viva Paper Towels (they are plain with no ridges) inside of a phone book, topped with heavy books to press. Works great!

[@L_MD_]

I remember I used to microwave flowers with my nanna when I was younger. She’d put the flowers between paper towels or old tea towels, (100% cotton). Then she’d put something heavy on top and they’d come out pretty much the same as yours :) memories xo

[@robby9710]

You Miss Laura are awe inspiring, God bless you for all you teach us. At my age I am proud to say you are keeping me a sponge who loves coming to class. My husband & I can't wait to share some of the things you've taught us with our children and our little granddaughters. 💗💗

[@claudiaceleste777]

I can imagine Benjamin and Samantha in decades to come reminiscing over how their parents grew them an indoor lawn once, such a fun and endearing memory.

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Good morning all. That letuuce looks delicious.

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[@eyerish28]

A quick way I used to dry flowers when I wanted to use them right away was to use my regular iron on my ironing board with lightweight fabric and tissue paper. I am glad to learn a new quick way using my microwave! Thank you for showing this technique!

[@oldcapitolscribe4298]

After discovering your chicken coop video, I then watched two other videos you have created. Thank you for producing quality videos with terrific information we can all use. I grow flowers in the garden; however, I have never dried flowers. I will in 2023. Thanks for the inspiration and information.

[@becoming.miss.self-sufficient]

I haven't owned or used a microwave in +5yrs but seeing this makes me wanna run out and get a microwave and that microwave flower press immediately!

[@GardeningwithPurpose329]

So beautiful and fun! I don't cut my flowers from my garden cause of my double trouble kitties will eat them. Now that I just bought my Microwave Flower Press Kit today I can enjoy making these and give to family and friends. 💜🌺🌸Thanks Laura for sharing and the inspiration!

[@deezahm9143]

☕️Good morning everyone. Anything green looks so inviting and brings about that longing for springtime here in the Midwest with snow on the way. Thank you, Laura. Enjoy a safe and happy day everyone 🌱🌷

[@ljaneport]

Those trays are beautiful. You should pour acrylic or resin over them and make a beautiful tray for your tea parties.

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Laura, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 🌞🇺🇸 We are a bit chilly this morning, 52°F 🌞 Great time to weed and get ready for planting seeds Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾👍

[@ItsWhateverality]

I kind of chuckled at the "first taste of spring" comment Laura made 😂 The first day of Winter was December 21. It has only been winter for 3 weeks. There is still plenty of winter to go! But I feel you, the recent string of a little bit warmer weather has been really nice recently and has definitely encouraged me to get outside more. Love your videos, the grass box you have going is looking great!

[@DebzZi]

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[@bbsbacktobasics7695]

Hi Laura... How fun it would be to watch you build a ❤️ "Fairy Garden Town" ❤️ in your "Bed Of Grass" after your little picnic. Wouldn't the kiddo's just live it? They could move the "Fairy's " and little wheel barrows and so many other movable items, to different areas. Like an outdoor play yard/ play town. Roads, walk ways that leed to so many magical garden patches for the collected fairies to discover???

[@susanmason3432]

Thank you Laura. Please post pics of how the dried artichoke blooms turned out. Happy Day

[@myhappynest6125]

Oh I love this project. Now what I would love is to see what you plan for all the dried flowers. I loved you resin candle. I really want to make some resin jewelry. Thanks so much Laura.

[@oldiesbutgoodies52]

Wow, I'm very impressed!!! Drying flowers never entered my mind. A lot of fun projects, Laura you are so awesome. Thank you for teaching us this fun project. A lot of 💜 coming from Arizona. Stay safe everyone

[@onlyme639]

It’s a long time since I have dried flowers. I have an old square with corners you screw down. Love yours

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

I absolutely love the pressed flower idea to frame and hang on the wall. Easy to change up every season if you wanted. So my husband is looking at me as I watch this and is going to make me a press how do would we have saved in the garage. Every time I watch GA, he looks at me knowing he’s got either a hole to dig, potting soil to pick up, or a craft to assist me with. I love all the ideas thank you so much for your inspiration.

[@annehedlund7333]

You have a great husband/ partner!

[@denisefaust1290]

I didn’t know this even existed. How fun! Can’t wait to get one. Who knew you could microwave dry flowers, except Laura of course?

[@micheleleso1181]

When I saw that beautiful wood tray with all the flowers you just processed , all I could thing about was arranging them in the tray and covering w a thin layer of resin ….. what a beautiful thing to serve drinks/tea with !!!! Thanks for the great ideas!!!

[@risalangdon9883]

Laura, Easter will be here before we know it. Perhaps you can do something creative with the grass area then for Easter. Your children would love that!

[@davidburgoine1612]

Well, I'm a 72 year old man and I found this so interesting and inspiring. I was really watching to get ideas for 2 of my Grand daughters. You are brilliant ! Thank you.

[@jaleinegreen7411]

Your pressed flowers are so beautiful! Have you ever thought of publishing a Garden Answer Pressed Flower book with photos of layouts? I would definitely buy it! Now that would be a fun project for you if you had the time since you have an artistic eye 🌱🌺🌹🌸🌻

[@kerrihiggins2106]

Or even calendar/s! Pictures from their garden, of projects, etc

[@megnotsmith3715]

Did anyone else think the back side of the microwaved flowers looked pretty neat too? I loved the green stem as a center! I’ve never found pressed flowers very appealing but this microwave method is fantastic. Thanks for introducing it!

[@pat9604]

You gave us sunshine on a cloudy day! Fun to learn about microwave drying! TY, Laura!

[@tonybaroud4467]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@pattywestridge2006]

Never knew that a a microwavable kits where you get it from, what a difference I love how more vibrant they look using this method

[@bethtefke9949]

Good morning. I just added that micropress to my Amazon wishlist. Thank you. Beautiful flowers. I also love your traditional press, it looks antiqueish (new word?) and I love that.

[@shereeralph3802]

Wow! Microwave drying - who knew? I might have to get one. I hope you take us through what you are doing with the dried flowers. 😊

[@izzy_of_all_trades]

These are truly so beautiful Laura! 😍

[@chelseajones4141]

I love microwave drying, but I didn't know there was a microwave press on the market! Awesome 👍 🌿 Great video as always!

[@sharonirizarry252]

Love this can't wait for your project using the flowers!

[@Sharon-Me]

So cheerful on a cold Winter day!

[@cathymusser1608]

You are amazing, Laura!!

[@phammond18]

I can’t wait to see what you create with these!

[@namivenki]

That little raised bed of grass looks perfect for a mini fairy land - with a few bonsais and winding pathway and Laura’s creativity with creating miniature fairy gardens…that space could be turned into a really cute mini garden.

[@conniebrenneman3749]

How fun! I can't wait to see what you do with all those beautiful flowers! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

Beautiful, Laura. Thanks for the winter drolls beauty

[@seasonswithanthony5509]

Another great Garden Answer video! 🎉

[@seasonswithanthony5509]

Great way to start the morning watching this!❤

[@monasumner9862]

Beautiful! Loved this video. Thank you for doing this. Can't wait to see the projects you'll do with the flowers.💕

[@zormier2002]

Wow! That is CRAZY. The microwave press was so fast and easy. This changes things for me. I have never worked with dried flowers because they take so long but wow! Laura you show us so many new and beautiful things. It is a BLESSING for all your viewers that we have you in our life. Thank you for all you do! ❤❤❤

[@deshgouri]

I've been eyeing that microwaveable flower press for the longest time now, but that's just wayyyy too expensive for me to try as a fun craft thing! 😃

[@SolaceRadioMeanderRadioNetwork]

They turned out so lovely! Thank you so much for the information, Laura.

[@dinah22]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@amystull5832]

So neat!!! Love the colors. Happy Birthday to Benjamin tomorrow!! Can't believe he is 5!! Where have the years gone?? 🪀🧸🐇🐻🚗🚗🚗🚂🚂🛫🚜🚜🚂🚂🌼🌻🌲🌵🪴🌺🏵🍓🍓🍓🍦🍦🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂😄

[@mrsmetalhead666]

wonderful seeing all that lovely colours, i can't wait to see what you make with all the lovely flowers. x

[@wandabrown508]

Another great video to learn something new! Beautiful results!

[@Mealzanator]

They look so beautiful. I can't wait to see what you do with all those pressed flowers.

[@reginamckinnon3741]

A new project for me! Drying my beautiful flowers! Thanks!😊

[@margaret8056]

Good Morning Laura really love pressings 💐

[@ctrygrl3]

Wow! I did not expect them to look like that! That was very calming and satisfying to watch, especially with the calming music.

[@sueweddell9143]

Absolutely gorgeous ❤❤❤ You are absolutely amazing

[@408Dolly]

Wow! Those flowers are so beautiful! I need to dry flowers too. 🌸

[@sallywright5346]

Love these ideas. I will have to go back and see some of those videos. I can't wait to try this.

[@tonybaroud4467]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@carmenbrochu4756]

Laura, you never disappoint. Always coming up with great projects for us.! Love this! Thank you.

[@laurenosnato1448]

The microwaved dried flowers are beautiful, so fast and so easy! I can't wait to share this with my garden club! Thank you, Laura, for another inspiring video.

[@MyBackyardScience]

Laura's property looks great even a dreary day! 🙂

[@violetamayer6298]

It's so pretty to see the bright colors 😊😊🏵💮🌸🌿 can't wait to see what project you use then in.

[@patmiller7272]

Wow…they are beautiful! I need one of those!

[@94manorviewclose]

Happy Wednesday to you all! Loved the show today!

[@teresahoye6477]

Wow! The color is so bright, I love the microwave method.

[@karenguben578]

So Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you 😊

[@willothewispl]

Well now I think I am going to start a new hobby. Thank you Laura for all the info. God Bless.

[@maggiecastaneda9220]

Pretty , you have a lot of patience. Love how the projects turned out previously.

[@annierampersad3982]

Thanks Laura. You are a treasure. Much love from Trinidad🌺🌻⚘

[@rhondaschenk5727]

Wow I love the microwave drying results so much! The colors were amazing.

[@robertbaker9775]

Wow, such a fun indoor activity! The bright colors are sooo refreshing and invigorating! Can't wait to see what you do with these delicate beauties, Laura! Linda

[@tvcat3665]

I like that you appreciate the weather almost no matter what it is. Like seeing the blue sky coming after the rain. ⛅☀

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day 🥰

[@IE2484]

Loved this video, I need to get one of those. This has given me so many ideas, thank you Laura... Would love more videos like this please.

[@jgg7377]

Wow Laura……. This is so cool! I always learn something new from watching your channel, and have learned so much throughout the years watching! I for one cannot wait for the update and see what you might do with all those beautiful dried flowers/leaves. MAYBE a beautiful spring wreath? I don’t remember if you did a video on the salt dough ornaments,? but would love to see one? I wonder how poinsettia flowers 🌺 and leaves would look dried? So many options! As far as remembering to do a update, maybe you can keep a journal of the projects that you do somewhere where you can look at it everyday and check them off as you update? Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed this video! 😊

[@amysgardenstead2879]

Good morning everyone. I was thinking about getting more silica gel yesterday but now I want the microwave press.

[@KyleMartin.NCRealtor]

This is so neat, thanks so much for showing the flower press process & the silica gel 🌼🌸❤️

[@PatriotLady1991]

I had no idea you could use the microwave to press flowers. Love it! Thanks❣️

[@tonigardella4165]

I think I’m going to have to pick up one of these. Something different for me to do in the winter , thank you ❤

[@cathyhelmuth823]

I’ve wanted to try this for some time! Thanks for sharing!

[@susanlee9532]

I had not seen the pumpkin one and that was beautiful! Clever! So many different ways to incorporate dried flowers❣️😊

[@jla110661]

Oh I can't wait to see what we can do with these!

[@helenmcclellan452]

This was so relaxing and I can't waot to see what you will make with these pressed flowers.

[@wynorawishum5860]

Great start to the morning. I had not seen the microwave press and I love the way it worked. Thank you for the inspiration

[@kangtani_indonesia]

thank you for sharing information about flower plants that are very useful and add inspiration to my farm

[@jackiehorsley9263]

Laura your microwave flower drying press Is amazing looks like so much fun to do as a winter project thanks for sharing that your such a fun and awesome person love your videos

[@tonybaroud4467]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@debrasherron2843]

Thank you for the inspiration. Can't wait to see what you do with these. Liked your video on Gardeners Supply website using the flower press.

[@judycreasman7238]

Hi Laura, interesting , I always enjoy your videos with my morning coffee. Thanks

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning! 🌻🐝

[@smoothsailingmp]

So much fun! I still have mine in books....guess I can get them out now..... excited to see what you do with them now

[@patwebb6522]

Thank you Laura, this was so interesting. I so much want to purchase one of those Microwave flower drier ohhh my goodness looks like so much fun to do. I would have a blast with this. Thank you again for sharing ❤️😊😊😊

[@cherylrichards7052]

Can’t wait to see what projects you come up with🙌

[@tonybaroud4467]

👋I’m really impressed with your comment, if you don’t mind friendship where are you from?

[@WaterfallFW]

I think a dried wreath would be very pretty with those greens and flat and big flowers in a frame. Very sweet project Laura.

[@corbydeforest9013]

I was so happy to see this video. I wanted to try my hand at pressing flowers and saw the microwave press and now know how it works. Thanks for the info

[@trudimorris8206]

Wow! Next thing i go shopping for! Microwave flower press! Flowers turn out beautifully!! Thank u for introducing new and fun projects to do, especially in winter!! 👍🥳🥶☔️🎉🌼🌸🌺💕

[@DotJFreel]

Loved those microwave dried flowers!