The Gathering Garden Magazine

Echinops, or globe thistle, is one of the most drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly perennials you can grow — and it dries beautifully. What to know.

Dried citrus slices are a surprisingly recent decor tradition. The real history, plus how to dry your own and turn them into garlands and ornaments.

For centuries, European farmers wove the last sheaf of wheat into a "corn dolly" believed to house the spirit of the harvest. The folklore, and how to style dried wheat today.

Sunflowers were sacred to ancient sun-worshipping cultures long before they became a rustic-decor staple. Here's the story — and how to style them dried.

Yarrow has been used since the Trojan War to stop bleeding and ward off harm. Learn its legend, its folklore, and how to style it dried at home.

Safflower dyed King Tut's tomb linens and stood in for saffron for centuries. Here's its history — and how to style dried safflower in your home today.

A complete guide to preserving your wedding bouquet using silica gel, pressing, and resin — plus how a dried keepsake bouquet compares to fresh.

The eight dried and preserved flower trends defining home decor this year, from mocha-mousse palettes to mixed-texture arrangements — and how to bring them into your own space.

From weddings to birthdays, here's why dried florals are a more sustainable, lower-waste gifting choice than fresh-cut flowers flown in from overseas.