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HOW TO DRY FRESH ARTICHOKES FOR DECOR
11/15/2022I’ve been all about drying natural items this fall – hydrangeas, pinecones and now artichokes. They all make for the beautiful low-cost fall decor. Drying fresh artichokes is so easy. Once dried you can throw them in a bowl by themselves or add them to an arrangement like I did on my Thanksgiving tablescape.
![Drying Artichokes - Step 1](https://www.itsmechristyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2-Drying-Artichokes-1024x1024.jpg)
Just take a bowl and make a grid using scotch tape.
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Sit the artichokes into the grid with the stem facing down.
![Drying Artichokes - Step 3](https://www.itsmechristyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/3-Drying-Artichokes-1024x1024.jpg)
Place in a cool, dark spot for one week. That’s it. After a week, the artichokes will be dried and ready to look gorgeous on display.
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I have ate artichokes and have been sitting on my patio for over a week. They are drying but they’re not opening up so I’m gonna continue with your instructions Kristy, and hope for the best I see a little pink centers popping out of one of them. I am hopeful.
I hope it works for you! It’s the perfect time for fall decor.