Using dried or fresh flowers, place your blossoms between two sheets of wax paper and cover with a cloth. Then, you’ll take an iron and press down on a low to medium heat setting for a few minutes.

According to Natasha, it comes down to four essentials: (1) start with the right flowers, (2) find a space suited for the job ...

Some couples even choose to have dried flowers, instead of fresh, for their wedding. “They impart an antique elegance,” said florist Pat Gosnell, who owns Regal Flowers in Orange.

Dried flowers does not have to mean muted by any means. Boutiques like The Happy Blossoms and Mud Urban have some beautiful (and bold) dyed bouquets that will stand out in more muted interiors.

Once dried and packaged, the flowers can be sold to retailers on a wholesale basis. Profit potential range is $5,000 or more per year part-time.