Have you ever wondered about the art of drying flowers and creating stunning arrangements that last a lifetime? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we have the pleasure of hearing from Hannah Muller, a cut flower farmer located in the beautiful Capay Valley of Northern California. Hannah shares her journey from growing up on Full Belly Farm to becoming a wedding farmer-florist to shifting her focus to dried flowers. We explore the process of drying flowers, the best conditions for drying, and the importance of harvesting at the right stage.

Plus, get a glimpse into Hannah's newly released book, "Designing with Dried Flowers," which offers 32 unique arrangements that capture the enduring beauty of dried flowers. From everyday wreaths to breathtaking celebration pieces, Hannah teaches us how to craft these beautiful arrangements ourselves, whether from a backyard garden or a simple supermarket bouquet.

Tune in to today’s episode to discover the secrets of preserving the fleeting beauty of flowers into something permanent and the joy of connecting people to the earth through Hannah's work.

In This Episode You'll Hear About:

• 00:02:29 - Hannah's Journey to Writing Her Book
• 00:03:05 - Growing Up on Full Belly Farm
• 00:05:01 - College Years and Return to the Farm
• 00:06:11 - Transition to Wedding Flowers
• 00:09:05 - Impact of COVID-19 on Wedding Industry
• 00:10:55 - Writing the Book on Dried Flowers
• 00:13:10 - Personal Stories and Inspirations in the Book
• 00:14:46 - Evolution of Flower Growing at Full Belly Farm
• 00:18:19 - Incorporating Dried Flowers into the Business
• 00:22:46 - Tips for Drying Flowers at Home
• 00:32:07 - Sunflowers and Other Dried Flowers
• 00:33:56 - Inside the Wreath Room
• 00:38:19 - Favorite Dried Flowers and Techniques
• 00:39:17 - Harvesting and Drying Techniques
• 00:41:28 - Experimenting with Drying Different Flowers
• 00:43:10 - Importance of Harvest Stage for Drying
• 00:45:13 - Outlets for Selling Dried Flowers

Shownotes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2024/06/04/episode-24-designing-with-dried-flowers-hannah-muller-full-belly-farm/

Learn More About Hannah:

• https://www.instagram.com/farmerhands/
• https://www.instagram.com/wreathroom/
• https://www.instagram.com/full_belly_farm/
• https://fullbellyfarm.com/
• Designing With Dried Flowers Book: https://amzn.to/4bADBC1

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