June2nd 2025 GARDEN STAR BlogHo

 

WELCOME to the June 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

Hydrangeas generally symbolize sincerity, grace, and beauty, but their specific meanings can vary based on the color of the flower. For example, pink hydrangeas are often associated with love and romance, while blue hydrangeas can represent regret or apology.  These are mine that my Mom planted under my front window.  I love to dry them and use them in arrangements. My tip : 

Steps for Drying Hydrangeas Upside Down

• Step 1—Choose the hydrangeas that feel slightly dry to the touch and have started to change color.
• Step 2—Using sharp pruning shears, cut the flowers from the bush, leaving a longer length of stem (12-18″) attached to each bloom to hang them. Make clean cuts to avoid damaging the stem.
• Step 3—Once you’ve harvested the hydrangea blooms, remove any excess foliage and gather them into small bunches.
• Step 4—Tie the stems together with a string or rubber band, and then hang the bunches upside down in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Make sure to keep them away from direct sunlight to avoid fading.
• Step 5—Allow the hydrangeas to air-dry until they feel papery and the petals have stiffened. Drying time is generally about two to three weeks.
• Step 6—After a few weeks, check the blooms to ensure they are fully dry. The petals should be crispy to the touch, and the stems should be firm. If the hydrangeas still feel slightly soft, give them more time to dry.

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WELCOME to GARDEN feature week of the June 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your GARDEN week Hosts 

 
This week is GARDEN feature week
Swing by the GARDEN Hosts blogs:
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling, outdoor activities &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living,  repurposed ideas, outdoor concerns, posts relating to farm animals etc all while remaining family friendly)

 (These features were chosen from the May 2025 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Rhubarb Raspberry & Red Grapefruit Jam by Scratch Made Food

Spring Peas, Radish & Wheatberry Salad by Comfort Spring Station

Waterfalls in Green Bay, Wisconsin by Amy's Creative Pursuits

Purple Iris by Old Rock Farmhouse

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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