Lynn Pitts credits childhood days spent in Golden Gate Park for her becoming a botanical artist. There as a Girl Scout, she collected, identified and pressed more than 200 tree leaves. Today, Pitts ...

The participants at last weekend’s flower pressing workshop at Longue Vue House and Gardens probably didn’t know they were employing a Japanese art form that dates to the 1600s. Oshibana, practiced — ...

Press flowers with an iron, book, microwave, or by making your own flower press. Pressing flowers yourself is an easy and rewarding craft. They can act as a keepsake, framed artwork, a meaningful gift ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Bring the outside indoors by creating pressed flower art with your child while discussing the properties and appearance of different blossoms. Flowers (Note: Press the flowers soon after picking or ...

We know. The phrase “flower pressing” likely conjures up visions of great-great-grandparents making a display to put next to a side-table doily. But these days, sometimes old-school is the way to go.

Which flower press kit is best? Pressed flowers and foliage are fantastic for bringing the beauty of nature into your home or adding a delicate touch to handmade gifts and keepsakes. Flower art kits ...