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Drying for free - that's how it works in the air

They are perfect for drying and creative decorating Moss speciessuch as peat moss or liverwort. These can be discovered in shady places in thick cushions in the forest and garden. Please remove a maximum of half of each cushion so that the moss plant can regenerate. How to air dry the moss:

  • Place the fresh moss in a sieve
  • Pour boiling water over them to get rid of pests
  • Spread out on kitchen paper

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In the dark, airy place, the moss dries within a few days.

Drying nativity moss on the heater in winter

If the radiators are already active in winter, they also function as a drying device for your crib moss. To do this, double or triple absorbent paper towels and place them on a warm radiator. Spread your moss harvest from the forest or garden on it. Turn the moss once a day until it is completely dry.

Drying moss in the oven - this is how it works

If you want it to be quick, dry your moss harvest in the oven. First, rinsing with boiling water is recommended to remove any possible pests. Then line a baking sheet with kitchen paper and place the well-drained moss on it. Turn the upholstery every 10 minutes on the lowest setting with circulating air. Please leave the oven door slightly open.

Tips

Moss dried in the air loses its deep green color. To preserve the plant permanently, make a mixture of glycerine and denatured alcohol in a ratio of 2: 1. The collected moss from the Forest is soaked in it for 10 minutes. After it has dried in an airy, dark room for 2 to 3 days, it can be used.

The garden journal freshness-ABC

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The garden journal freshness ABC as a poster:

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