As beautiful as this Yarrow is...bringing jars and pitchers to life...days are coming and going all too quickly towards our move. It is time to prepare these golden blooms for drying. I did think a batch looked quite pretty in my grandmother Leva's french blue pitcher. Leva Jones was the grandmother who grew Morning Glory that was close to this beautiful shade of blue. Mother thought the pitcher would be beautiful for cut hydrangeas, but lo and behold, the Yarrow is quite stunning, as well!
Husband and I made a quick trip to the little cottage to attain more measurements, and whilst in lovely Franklin, we ventured to the Yarrow Acres garden shop.
I found a sweet journal....
...with lovely endpapers...
...and beautiful brown paper pages for pressed wildflowers, sketches, and special notes...
When I finally approached the beautiful counter to pay for my purchases, I inquired of the lovely music playing throughout the shop...with birds singing and chirping along with the soothing instrumental sounds. These were two of the ones I purchased....(they play now, as I write and sip my morning coffee...such inspiration is found)
I love to hear our resident birds' songs, but new and different birds' songs have been equally as pleasing!
The woman at the counter was generous enough to entertain my questions regarding the best method for drying yarrow. I displayed a photo of my 'crop' and she agreed it was perfect time for harvest and that I should hang the flowers, leaves stripped, upside down. I suppose that ensures the bloom will remain in a tight cluster, giving a brighter effect to the dried arrangements.
So early this morning, I rise...intent on the process of drying my 'treasures'...
Pretty ribbon tied in bows, repurposed for this project, will hold the stems tight as they dry.
The old fashioned "clothes dryer" serves well as an impromptu drying rack.
The count down has begun...two weeks from today...crossing fingers and toes...praying for all to be well...as we close on two homes...in one day. It is time for packing and moving miracles!!
I am so thankful for a lovely distraction on this Monday Morning in May!