Herbal Ornaments: Savory Treats For The Tree  Herbs, blooms and
leaves from the garden or farmer's market are not only
attractive and fragrant when fresh, but also when preserved. One
of the simplest ways to save them is pressing. Finding, picking,
squishing and drying flowers and leaves are fun family
activities. Then, arrange the prepared greenery on a piece of
glass, cover it with another, and wrap the edge with ribbon or
metal tape, and you've an herbal ornament to adorn a window or a
holiday tree.  Requiring more patience than skill, pressing
flowers takes time. "Two weeks should be enough time," says
Kristen Hedberg, floral manager at Medford's Craft Warehouse.
You can use purchased or handmade flower presses, blotting
papers and cardboard, or arrange the greenery on tissue or
newspaper between pages of a large book. Add some weight by
placing the book under the leg of a piece of furniture or under
a pile of heavy books. Stems, leaves and blooms are ready when
they're dry, flat and brittle.  "Make sure