Ep. 67: How to Press Flowers Like a Pro: Featuring Kate Punnett of The August Press

If you’ve ever had more flowers than you know what to do with—or wished you could make a special bouquet last forever—this episode will spark your creativity.

In this conversation, I’m joined by Kate Punnett, founder of The August Press, a professional flower press studio dedicated to turning fresh blooms into timeless art. With over a decade as an organic urban flower grower and sustainable florist, Kate shares her best tips for pressing flowers successfully, from choosing the right blooms to avoiding mold, storing delicate petals, and creating pieces that last.

We talk about:

• The easiest (and trickiest) flowers to press
• How to capture every stage of a bloom’s life cycle in art
• Common mistakes that lead to mold — and how to avoid them
• Sustainable ways to preserve bridal bouquets
• Why pressing flowers is the perfect slow art for our fast-paced world

Whether you’re a flower farmer, gardener, or someone who treasures the beauty of a single bloom, this episode will inspire you to see your flowers in a whole new way.

🌸 Learn more about Kate & The August Press
Website: https://www.theaugustpress.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaugustpress

Show Notes: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/2025/08/15/ep-67-how-to-press-flowers-like-a-pro/

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