Creative blooms- from our flowering brains to you
We are so excited to share some creative thoughts, recipes, DIY guides and art, all centered around our loved craft- gardening
We hope you enjoy the content flowing from our brains in bloom.
In Bloom
When the world becomes heavy with hurt
The trees are there to hold you
The flowers are there to fill your eyes
With rainbow whispers of hope
The blades of grass swaying in the wind
And the sun reminding you that it is there to help you grow
A sprinkle of rain later
And you are in bloom
How to make tea from your garden flowers
There’s nothing better than curling up with a hot cup of tea after an equally hot shower, to wind down and relax- especially in this paranoia-filled, stressful time, tea is a wonderful way to ground ourselves, and take some time to brew with our thoughts.
Since going to the store isn’t the most enjoyable task these days, what about picking flowers from your garden and making the tea yourself?
It is an extremely simple process, and you’ll be so proud that the tea is coming from your very own garden. You won’t be spending $10 on tea, AND you’ll be using your own, home-grown resources.
All of the things we like!
The process goes just like this:
-Cut flowers that you would enjoy as tea- We love hibiscus, butterfly pea flowers, lavender, rose petals, rosemary and violas, but feel free to experiment with what you have available!
-Separate the petals from the rest of the flower, and spread them out on a drying rack
-Put to dry in a half sunny/shaded area until the flowers are dry- Store in a dry place
-Seep in hot water- ENJOY! If you want your tea cold wait until the water has cooled down and put into a jar to cool. Put in the fridge overnight, and TADA- Iced tea :)
A note about hibiscus: The part of the flower you harvest is the calyx (the pod that supports the flower, and connects it to the stem)- wait until the calyx turns red and the flowers begin to fade. Clip the flower off and remove the petals from the calyx. Dry the calyces instead of the petals! When they are dry, remove the seeds from the inside of the calyx.
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A note about violas/ pansies: For a more flavorful tea, seep fresh viola/ pansy petals into hot water.
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A note about roses: You can also seep fresh rose petals for a different tea experience. Chew on the soft, velvety petals for more texture!