Dried flowers are generally easy to grow. Plus once they’re dry, you don’t need to rush to sell them, like you would fresh cut flowers. With good care, they can keep in good condition until you’re able to sell them. That’s one of their biggest appeals to growers.

As with any type of flowers you grow, make sure they grow up healthy! First, they need a good soil mix. Only use organic materials, such as organic fertilizers. These simply work better than chemical fertilizers. The plants are able to grow at the appropriate rate with less stress. Don’t forget about putting some mulch in your nursery to help stop the threat of weeds. If your flowers are fairly exposed, such as they’re not in an area near a tree or building, consider planting some tall shrubs nearby that can be cut. Also, you’ll want to stop the threat of those pesky pests. Get some insecticidal soaps, pyrethrums or Neem. Healthy plants can lead to profitable plants.

So what kind of money can you make selling flowers? Flower growers make, on average, $20 to $30 an hour growing flowers. It’s really that easy.

So when it comes to dried flowers, how can you get ahead? First, be sure to pick the right kinds. Here are some that are especially popular:

Artemisia – this is heavily used as a filler material that can provide a nice backdrop for other flowers. It is a hardy perennial that grows quickly.

Baby’s Breath – this is also widely used as a filler material in arrangements of flowers. Generally, it is recommended you grow that perennial variety rather than the annual, as the perennial is more colorful.

Delphinium Larkspur – these have a wide range of colors from blue to purple to pure white. The annual variety is generally easier to grow.

Lavender – thanks to its vivid smell, these can make for an ideal addition to any bouquet or wreath. Plus these need very little attention.

One great thing about these four everlastings is that they can be air dried, which makes it very easy for the grower. There are many other everlastings that can be air dried as well, including: Strawflower, Statice, Money Planet and Love-In-A-Mist.

So where can you sell these dried flowers? There’s a long list of places, such as: farmers’ markets, hotels and restaurants, roadside stands, mail-order sales, fundraisers, directly to florists and more. Try a few out and see what works best for you.