Dried flowers last between 1-3 years without using flower preservation techniques. Usually dried flower bouquets last a few years but over time their color will fade naturally. You can prolong your dried flowers by keeping them away from direct sunlight and wind and humid conditions. You can then use several flower preservation techniques to help them last even longer or repurpose your dried flower bouquet.

Besides displaying them as a beautiful dried floral arrangement, you can use dried flowers for many different arts and crafts projects.

• Cooking

• Potpourri

• Pressed Flower Cards

• Gift Wrap Upgrade

• Bath Salts

• Wall Art

• Dried Flower Wreath

• Jewelry

• Homemade Paper

• Cleaning

Certification from the Rainforest Alliance (RA) focuses on several principles that have been codified and experts have inspected the eligible farms to ensure best practices have been followed. The pillars of the Rainforest Alliance are:

• Forests - The rainforest is a vital resource for all living creatures. The RA trains and verifies best practices are followed regarding protecting trees, soil, and waterways of native forests.

• Climate - Climate-smart practices contribute to responsible land management and the innovation of farming techniques that help both us and the environment.

• Human Rights - The RA’s quality control inspections help ensure that ethical practices are being followed to reduce child labor, gender inequality, and encroachment on indigenous land.

• Livelihood - Protecting the rights of small and independent farms to help incentivize viable livelihoods for the farms goes a long with many of the Rainforest Alliance’s values.