How to Harvest and Dry Rose Petals 

Rose petals have so many different uses. This simple tutorial will show you how to harvest and dry rose petals to preserve them for later use.

Health Benefits of Roses

-rich in antioxidants

-anti-inflammatory properties

-immune system support

-digestive aid

-stress relief

-heart health

-skin health

What You'll Need

- sharp pair of kitchen or gardening scissors - gloves - basket - cookie sheet/flat basket - glass jar for storage

Step 1

Start mid-morning to make sure the buds are already releasing their essential oils but the heat of the day has not yet kicked in.

Step 2

Pick which flowers you will harvest. I generally start with the ones that already look too heavy for my rose bush or that are growing in sub-optimal spots.

Step 3

Carefully cut the flowers off the bush, avoiding thorns as you do so. Then gently put them in your basket.

Step 4

When you’ve harvested all the flowers you want, take them to a sunny spot and lay them out on your cookie sheet.

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