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Outdoor · September 8, 2020

How To Dry Out Hydrangea Stems

I’ve been seeing some beautiful dried fall florals on Instagram and Pinterest this year and I’ve always been curious as to how to do them myself. I figured they would be too much work or would be too complicated, but in all honesty, it is super easy to do. I actually can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner! If you’re like me and you want to know how to dry out hydrangea stems, then keep on reading for this super simple and easy fall DIY project.

Dried Hydrangeas
Freshly cut hydrangeas are so beautiful!

When to Pick Hydrangea Stems

The time of the year is actually the most important factor when picking hydrangeas. You don’t want to pick them too early or too soon so timing is everything.

It’s also important to consider what type of hydrangeas you have as well. I have the limelight variety and after some research, I determined it was best to pick them around the very end of August.

Typically, the beginning of fall or very late summer seems to be the best time. But do your research first because depending on what type of hydrangea bush you have, it could be a different time.

Hydrangea Plant
Here is our little hydrangea bush.

Cutting the Hydrangea Stems

After I determined the right time of the year to cut them, I simply used some sharp shears and cut them at an angle. I then stripped them of all their leaves as well.

I tried to go around our bush and just choose a few here and there. Our hydrangea plant is still pretty young. My husband planted it early this summer so it isn’t very big, as you can see from the blooms.

Freshly Cut Hydrangea
Here is my freshly cut hydrangea stem.

I am hoping that in the years to come, it will grow even bigger and fuller! This was basically treated as a little experiment to see what would work and what wouldn’t for future reference.

I am sure drying out bigger hydrangea blooms will look even better once they have grown even more.

Stripping the leaves of hydrangea stem
Here’s the stem with all the leaves picked off.

Drying the Hydrangea Stems

Like I stated above, I treated this as an experiment because I wasn’t exactly sure what would be best for my hydrangeas. I read that you could dry them out in water and also without water so I wasn’t 100% sure what I should do.

So I thought why not do them both and see which one turns out better! I will say I enjoyed having freshly cut hydrangea stems in the water because I was able to enjoy them longer.

I simply put a small amount of water down in a vase and stuck the stems in there. Then, I then slowly let the water evaporate, which I think took about a total of one week.

After that, they were completely dried and ready to go. For the other set, I just placed freshly cut hydrangeas in a vase with no water and let them dry out naturally.

This process was quicker and only took a few days.

Hydrangea Bouquet
Look at this freshly cut bouquet!

Which Drying Out Method Is Better?

I will say that both these methods worked and each batch of hydrangea stems turned out beautifully. My personal preference though is to dry them out with absolutely no water.

Like I stated above, it’s not only quicker, but I think they may have turned out a little better too. The ones I let dry out in water seemed a tad bit more crinkly and weathered.

American-Farmhouse-Style

But in all honesty, I think it’s totally up to you and what you want to do. There are pros and cons to both ways and each way ended up with a pretty great result.

I think it is fun to experiment with things like this and that way you know from firsthand experience what will work out best for you next time.

Dried Hydrangea Stems
These are the stems I dried without and water and they turned out beautifully.

Conclusion

I am very happy with the end result to this project. I am planning on using these dried stems in my fall decor this year so I am very happy that they turned out well for me.

Since it was my very first time drying any kind of floral out, I am pleased with the result. Have y’all ever tried to dry out hydrangeas before too?

If so, let me know below and give me any tips or tricks you may have learned along the way too!

How To Dry Out Hydrangea Stems
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In: Outdoor · Tagged: DIY, Fall, fall decor, Hydrangea

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Comments

  1. Clarissa Cabbage says

    September 8, 2020 at 6:45 am

    I’ve always loved hydrangeas! Although where I grew up in Washington state, we had the blue ones. I recently found out they can live here in Hawaii at higher elevations as well! Thanks for the tips on drying these beautiful flowers!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      Thank you so much! I love the blue ones too, my mom had some beautiful blue ones!

      Reply
  2. Jupiter Hadley says

    September 8, 2020 at 10:00 am

    I love hydrangeas – this was so helpful.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad you thought so!

      Reply
  3. lifestyleseason says

    September 8, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Great post! Thank you for sharing! I love hydrangeas! They are so nice!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you so much. I love hydrangeas too!

      Reply
  4. Lisa Alioto says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Great article – the detail is perfect for following these steps to a “t”

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:28 pm

      Thank you so much! I try to make it as foolproof as possible!

      Reply
  5. Lisa Alioto says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Great article – the detail is perfect for following these steps to a “t”!

    Reply
  6. Molly @ Transatlantic Notes says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    I love this idea — such an easy way to add a bit of beauty and nature to the house! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      Thank you so much! Yes, I always love adding a bit of nature to the house. Plus, it’s free!

      Reply
  7. Jenny in Neverland says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    The end result looks so pretty! I wouldn’t know where to start with drying out flowers or anything like that. It’ll definitely make a lovely addition to your Fall decor this year!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:33 pm

      Thank you so much! I didn’t really know what I was doing at first either, but I am so glad it turned out okay!

      Reply
  8. Brooke says

    September 8, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    I tried to dry out petals in the past with wax paper and books or something but it turned out terribly. This is simple enough I could do it and they look so pretty too. What a nice touch for a fall table.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:34 pm

      Yes you should definitely try this out! It’s pretty easy and simple!

      Reply
  9. Lisa says

    September 8, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    This is perfect timing, I have a huge hydrangea bush by our front door and have been wondering how to make the most of the blooms for longer – I’ll be trying this DIY out at the weekend, thank you! Lisa

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  10. Kalin says

    September 8, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    Your hydrangea bush is beautiful! I would love to have that outside my house. Definitely pinning these tips for the future as they just look so bright and fresh in your kitchen!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 8, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      Thank you so much. I appreciate it! You will love having a hydrangea bush!

      Reply
  11. Anika says

    September 9, 2020 at 10:46 am

    I totally want to try this! Dried flowers make the perfect addition to flat lays and lifestyle photos. Thanks for sharing this, great tips 🙂

    Anika | chaptersofmay.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      Yes you definitely should and they totally are a great addition to a flatlay!

      Reply
  12. Liz says

    September 9, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    those flowers look like real nice as decorations! I’ve been wanting to have flowers as a home decor as well.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you so much! you should definitely try it out! It was easy and fun to do!

      Reply
  13. Aislinn Short says

    September 9, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    Beautiful flowers! I love hydrangeas and I be they make beautiful fall decor! I’ll have to try this out!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      Yes you definitely should! It is perfect for fall!

      Reply
  14. Amie says

    September 9, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    Oooh these tips are amazing, I’m definitely going to try this!

    Love, Amie ❤

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you. You definitely should! It was fun and easy to do!

      Reply
  15. Fadima Mooneira says

    September 10, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Hydrangeas are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your tips with me.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 10, 2020 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you! I love hydrangeas too!

      Reply
  16. Holly says

    September 10, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    Hi, Charity! I really enjoyed this! Hydrangeas are one of my favorite blooms too. I love how you’ve arranged yours in that beautiful farmhouse vase. Everything about the charm brightens up your kitchen. Beautiful!

    Your tips are very helpful as well. Thank you for sharing what worked best. There are so many methods out there, but many of them simply don’t work!

    Sending love to you and your family. I hope each of you are blessed and happy. ♥

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 10, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you so much Holly. I really appreciate your kind comment. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy as well!

      Reply
  17. Jaya Avendel says

    September 10, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    I won two pink and white hydrangea bushes at a baking content seven years ago and have loved them ever since, but I love the color of your flowers! Drying out the stems is a great way to have the flowers in the house a little longer, so I love the tips you share! Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 10, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      Oh how fun! pink hydrangeas are beautiful too! So glad you enjoyed the post!

      Reply
  18. melissa major says

    September 11, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    These are some very helpful tips for sure! The flowers look lovely so I am tempted to try this out

    Mel 🌙 | Moonlight Mel

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:46 am

      Thank you! You definitely should! It was so easy and fun to do!

      Reply
  19. Elle says

    September 11, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    I love hydrangeas! Great tips! I’m going to harvest my lavender today and hopefully dry them out but I’m a bit worried I’m a little late – I’ll give a good go though! Thank you for posting this!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:47 am

      Thank you so much! You should try it anyways just to see what happens! Hopefully you aren’t too late. And even you are, you can always try it again next year and that way you will know!

      Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 12, 2020 at 11:48 am

      Thank you so much! You should try it anyways just to see what happens! Hopefully you aren’t too late. And even you are, you can always try it again next year and that way you will know.

      Reply
  20. Riana Ang-Canning says

    September 15, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    I love hydrangeas so much! I wish I had a bush so I could dry them too. Would look gorgeous in the fall!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 15, 2020 at 11:13 pm

      Yes! I am loving using them as fall decor this year!

      Reply
  21. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    September 18, 2020 at 9:08 am

    Thanks for sharing, this looks a great way of keeping flowers for longer 🙂

    Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 18, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Yes it sure is a great way to do that!

      Reply
  22. Esther says

    September 24, 2020 at 10:02 am

    These are so beautiful. I never thought to dry hydrangeas ouf of fear of it becoming messy. But this really simplifies the process.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 25, 2020 at 1:27 am

      Yes, you should try it! It wasn’t messy at all! I thought it would be messy too!

      Reply
  23. Maisie says

    September 24, 2020 at 10:06 am

    Very helpeful! Thank you for your post 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 25, 2020 at 1:28 am

      Thank you. Glad you found it helpful!

      Reply
  24. Linda H says

    May 7, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Loving the info you share! Thank you! Two years ago, I purchased freshly cut hydrangea stems from a farmer’s market. They told me they were ready to be dried & tied the long stems together with twine for hanging upside down. I took their advice & dried them upside down in my garage. After over a year of forgetting about them, they were still beautiful. They are brittle, so they do need to be handled gently. I cut off the flower heads & placed varied shades in a tall glass hurricane pillar. They look lovely!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 8, 2021 at 11:02 am

      Awe I bet that does look so lovely! They are so beautiful when they are dried!

      Reply

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Does your cat help with the decorating too, or just supervise like mine? 😂
These are the ultimate Christmas in July cookies! These are the ultimate Christmas in July cookies! 🍪🎄
Say hello to my raspberry thumbprint cookies, made with my Meme’s homemade raspberry jelly and baked with lots of love. 💗 They’re buttery, fruity, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Perfect for your holiday cookie lineup… or honestly, anytime you’re craving something sweet and nostalgic. I shared the full recipe on the blog today → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/raspberry-thumbprint-cookies/]

Who else grew up baking thumbprint cookies with their grandma? 🥺👇
🎄Christmas in July just got a whole lot sweeter 🎄Christmas in July just got a whole lot sweeter!
These Heath Bar Cookies are my ride-or-die holiday treat. I make them every single year without fail 🍪✨ And once you try them, you’ll see why!

They’re chewy, buttery, and loaded with toffee goodness… basically holiday magic in cookie form. 🪄 Grab the full recipe over on the blog → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/heath-bar-cookie-recipe/]

What’s your go-to Christmas cookie? Let’s swap recipes in the comments! 👇
✨Christmas in July reminder: START your homemade ✨Christmas in July reminder: START your homemade vanilla extract now!🎄
If you want an easy, thoughtful gift that people actually love, this is it. Just grab some vanilla pods, vodka, cute jars + labels, and you’re set.

It takes a few months to infuse, so now’s the perfect time to get ahead of the holiday chaos. I shared the full how-to on the blog if you wanna make your own → [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/]

Trust me, once you give these out, everyone will be asking for more next year. 💌
Have you ever made your own extract before? Or thinking of trying it this year?
Here’s a little Christmas in July baking hack f Here’s a little Christmas in July  baking hack for you!! Bake your desserts early, before you actually need them, and then freeze them!! We all know how busy the holidays can get and the last thing you wanna do is to have to bake another dessert! That way, you just have to lay them out in the fridge the night before! I’ve been doing this for years and it always saves me so much time!
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#pecanpie #pecanpiebars #christmasinjuly🎄 #freezerstash #freezerfriendly #freezerhacks #christmasdessert
This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer m This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer magic in a glass 🍹✨
I mixed @tearunners Dragonfruit Rooibos tea with @topochicousa Mango seltzer and WOW! It’s  tropical, refreshing, and zero guilt. Basically, summer in a cup.
Even better? You can use my code CHARITY10 for 10% off your own tea box! Sip, save, repeat 😉
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#teamocktail #icedteaseason #tearunners #seltzerwater #seltzerszn #seltzers #topochico
Can you believe July is almost over?! 😱 Before Can you believe July is almost over?! 😱
Before it slips away, I had to share one more dose of Christmas in July magic! ✨🎄
Every year, one of my favorite holiday traditions is turning my coffee bar into a cozy little hot cocoa bar, and it seriously brings all the festive feels.
There’s just something so magical about sipping hot cocoa by the glow of a Christmas tree, even if it’s 90 degrees outside! 😍☕️
Bring on the marshmallows and twinkle lights, cozy season is always welcome here.
Who says festive drinks are just for December?! 🎄✨
These pomegranate rosemary ice cubes are one of my favorite holiday hacks, and they’re too pretty not to use year-round.
They instantly turn sparkling water into a chic little mocktail, and they look absolutely magical as they melt! 😍
So of course I had to bring them out for Christmas in July!
You can swap in cranberries too, so many fun combos to try!
Get the easy how-to on the blog:
👉 https://morningsonmacedonia.com/festive-cranberry-rosemary-ice-cubes/

Time to make your drinks a little more merry & bright! Even in July!
Is it even late summer if you’re not already dre Is it even late summer if you’re not already dreaming of Starbucks fall drinks?! 🍁🍎
I don’t go often, but once those cozy fall flavors hit the menu, I’m there daily.
So while we all impatiently wait, I decided to make my own Apple Oatmilk Macchiato at home… and y’all, it tastes just like the real deal!
I dropped the full recipe on the blog so you can make it too:
👉 https://morningsonmacedonia.com/starbucks-apple-oatmilk-macchiato-recipe/

Let’s romanticize fall together a little early, shall we? ☕️✨
Plot twist: I turned into a full-on garden girly a Plot twist: I turned into a full-on garden girly and I’m not mad about it 🌱🍅
I’ve been using @biogrowth_organics liquid catalyst every two weeks and y’all… the difference is WILD.
Just look at these baby tomatoes and black-eyed peas popping off 😍
Can’t wait for my first real harvest, this stuff is the secret sauce! 🧪💚 And you can use my coupon code “CHARITY10” for 10% off too!! 

#gardenmagic #biogrowthorganics #greenthumbvibes #organicgardening #plantpowered #raisedbedgardening
When life gives you a fallen green tomato… you f When life gives you a fallen green tomato… you fry it 🍅🔥
One of my little tomatoes popped off the vine while I was fixing the trellis (rude). But listen, I’ve put way too much love into these raised beds to let anything go to waste. So I sliced it up, fried it Southern-style, and WOW… crispy, tangy, perfection.
Honestly? Might “accidentally” knock a few more off the vine just to make another batch 😏
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#greentomatoes #friedgreentomatoes #friedgreentomato #homegrowntomatoes #raisedgarden
This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer m This tea mocktail is giving fruity, fizzy summer magic in a glass 🍹✨
I mixed @tearunners Dragonfruit Rooibos tea with @topochicousa Mango seltzer and WOW! It’s  tropical, refreshing, and zero guilt. Basically, summer in a cup.
Even better? You can use my code CHARITY10 for 10% off your own tea box! Sip, save, repeat 😉
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#teamocktail #icedteaseason #tearunners #seltzerwater #seltzerszn #seltzers #topochico
POV: It’s 100° outside but you’re in full Chr POV: It’s 100° outside but you’re in full Christmas mode 🎄☀️
Call me unhinged, but I’m deep into Christmas in July and I’m not sorry about it. Twinkle lights, cozy vibes, hot cocoa (okay, iced cocoa) ☕️ I want it all.
If you’re craving a little festive magic in the middle of summer, you’re in the right place. Come obsess over Christmas decor and cozy inspo with me, the AC is blasting and the nostalgia is real. ❄️✨
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#christmasinjuly🎄 #christmasmantle
Christmas in July just got a major upgrade 🎄🍪 Say hello to these walnut + brown sugar shortbread cookies—with a secret espresso twist!☕️ They’re rich, nutty, not too sweet, and perfect with your morning coffee. I made them this weekend and they were gone in no time!

Wanna bake a batch too? Grab the full recipe on the blog ➡️ [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/walnut-and-brown-sugar-shortbread-cookie-recipe/]
Would you try these now or save them for December? 👇🏻

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#ChristmasInJuly #ShortbreadMagic #EspressoCookies #NotTooSweet #HolidayCookies #CozyBakes #christmasbaking
Christmas in July just got tastier! 🎄🍪 Who s Christmas in July just got tastier! 🎄🍪 Who says you have to wait ’til December to make gingerbread cookies?! These soft cut-out gingerbread cookies are my go-to recipe—easy to make, fun to decorate, and SO delicious! I dropped the full recipe on the blog, so head there for all the cozy cookie vibes ➡️ [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/soft-cut-out-gingerbread-cookies/]

Would you make these now or save ‘em for December? And what’s YOUR ultimate Christmas cookie? Tell me below! 👇🏻🎅
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#christmasinjulycookies #christmascookiesfordays #gingerbreadcookie
For this week’s Tuesday Treats, I’m sharing a For this week’s Tuesday Treats, I’m sharing a super simple recipe!! This might be the easiest summer dessert you’ll ever make 🍑👇
Just dump it, bake it, and try not to eat the whole thing in one sitting 😅 This peach dump cake is that good—and yes, it’s as effortless as it sounds.
Full recipe is live on the blog: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/easy-peach-dump-cake/ 🍑 
And I’m baking it up in my fave @caraway_home pan (because cute + non-stick = win). Use code MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA10 for 10% off!
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#friendsofcaraway #caraway #carawayhome #peachcake #peachdumpcake #peachrecipe #tuesdaytreats
This might be the easiest summer dessert you’ll This might be the easiest summer dessert you’ll ever make 🍑👇
Just dump it, bake it, and try not to eat the whole thing in one sitting 😅 This peach dump cake is that good—and yes, it’s as effortless as it sounds.
Full recipe is live on the blog: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/easy-peach-dump-cake/ 🍑 
And I’m baking it up in my fave @caraway_home pan (because cute + non-stick = win). Use code MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA10 for 10% off!
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#friendsofcaraway #caraway #carawayhome #peachcake #peachdumpcake #peachrecipe
Tragically, my vacation has ended. I will now be a Tragically, my vacation has ended. I will now be accepting thoughts, prayers, and PTO donations during this difficult time. 🖤 #RIPVacation 🤣
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#vacationsover #backtoreality😩 #backtothegrind #backtoworkblues
Take me back to last Sunday, living our best beach Take me back to last Sunday, living our best beach life and having the ultimate Sunday Funday at @ripleysmyrtlebeach! 🐠🌊 From sharks to stingrays to glow-in-the-dark jellyfish, the aquarium was so much fun. If you’re heading to Myrtle, this spot is a must. Check my stories for the link, you’re gonna want this on your itinerary! 😉✨
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#ripleys #ripleysaquarium #ripleysmb #aquariums #myrtlebeachattractions #myrtlebeachsc
Thriving at the beach, surviving as a dental hygie Thriving at the beach, surviving as a dental hygienist 😂✨ If it weren’t for bills and adulting, I’d be living my best barefoot life by the ocean full time 🌊💸 Sadly, reality’s calling… and it’s reminding me that Monday’s coming way too soon! 😩🦷
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#youlookhappier #myrtlebeachsc #dentalhygienelife #dentalhygienists #beachgirly #vacaysover

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