Preservation, preservation, freeze-drying... What lexicon for plants?

All too often, the term "preserved" is misused to describe plants that are not. In order to clarify all the techniques that exist and to give the right information about the product we are selling, we are creating a semantic that did not exist before. Find out more in this article.

All about the freeze-drying technique for preserved plants

This freeze-drying technique is often equated with, or even confused with, the classic drying of plants. In reality, this preservation method is applied to many pharmaceutical and food products, archaeological remains, small animals or plants.

What is spraying preservation?

Spraying preservation is a technique for preserving previously dried plants. The process involves spraying the top of the plant with a glycerine-based solution, rather than immersing it completely.

Mixed and future-oriented techniques

On the magazine, we present techniques that allow dehydration, rehydration, absorption, colouring and sometimes all at the same time. Depending on the result you are looking for and on each plant, it is possible to use combinations of all these techniques, details in this article.

Preserved VS preserved

There are two different techniques for preserving plants: preservation and preservation. In this article, we take stock of the situation and put things straight.

The preservation of reindeer moss (also known as lichen)

It is in the heart of the Scandinavian landscape that reeinder moss is harvested. Literally reindeer moss, this lichen is the food of these animals which are also omnipresent in this region. It is one of the bestsellers of preservation but also one of the longest existing.

Immersion plant preservation: everything you need to know

Preservation by immersion is a technique for preserving plants, which is mainly done by rehydrating a dried plant in a bath. Read this article to find out more.

Why are preserved flowers sold without stems?

Preserved flowers are mainly sold as flower heads. And yes, during the preservation process, the stem is said goodbye. The reason is technical. For more information, click on this article.