tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post5441098990790049714..comments2024-03-28T09:14:32.351-07:00Comments on Writing Straight from the Heart: Fresh Flowers Can Last Awhile With Special CareSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-50145871736556908822011-02-09T23:07:11.974-08:002011-02-09T23:07:11.974-08:00Spring is here and flowers are blooming. Whether y...Spring is here and flowers are blooming. Whether you are cutting flowers from your own garden or buying them freshly cut from a flower shop, you want your cut flowers to last as long as possible.<br /><br />Cut flowers last longest in environments that most closely approximate their living conditions before they were cut. This includes providing nourishment and minimizing the growth of bacteria.<br /><br />That’s why you’ll see cut flower tips that include some crazy-sounding advice – like adding a teaspoon each of vodka and sugar to the vase water, or white vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar. Other tips include crushing an aspirin into the vase before adding water, or adding a little salt, baking soda, or soda pop, and even letting a copper penny settle to the bottom of the vase. Even bleach is recommended for fresh flowers, even if they discolor the stems.Web Design Agency Indiahttp://www.icu-india.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-33910681056330788132011-02-08T18:41:15.028-08:002011-02-08T18:41:15.028-08:00Most things that are alive - last longer with tend...Most things that are alive - last longer with tender loving care and I can see you certainly did that with you flowers. They were beautiful.<br /><br />sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-51633128610105961922011-02-08T18:33:45.800-08:002011-02-08T18:33:45.800-08:00You stretched the joy of these pretty blooms so fa...You stretched the joy of these pretty blooms so far! They still look lovely! I love fresh flowers too. I have had my eye on some cut tulips but haven't bought any. They aren't the kind than last very long. You do have to trim the stems because they keep growing.GratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-14245786500568525782011-02-08T10:48:38.700-08:002011-02-08T10:48:38.700-08:00Great tips! Thanks for sharing them :) I currently...Great tips! Thanks for sharing them :) I currently have a bouquet of red Carnations in my kitchen... they're so vibrant! ♥Erin | Bygone Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599917760328625577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-66474146850053067242011-02-08T06:11:05.050-08:002011-02-08T06:11:05.050-08:00The purple flowers, locally known as "flores ...The purple flowers, locally known as "flores de Semana Santa" are rather popular in Guatemala. Limonium (or Statice) can last a whole lot of weeks even without water you know? When Lent begins in Guatemala, this flower in either white, yellow or the purple color you have in your home, can be found in public markets, supermarkets, flower shops and - of course!- homes. I make flower arrangements with it, and they can last from Lent to Easter. Really, really lovely flower.<br />have a lovely day!Claushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803540562431030465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-64966612556306839672011-02-08T05:33:37.913-08:002011-02-08T05:33:37.913-08:00Hi Susan,
I love to buy fresh flowers for the hous...Hi Susan,<br />I love to buy fresh flowers for the house throughout the whole year, but especially during the long winter months because they make me HAPPY! They remind me of what awaits me in my garden under all the snow!Thanks for the tips to prolong them.<br />Hugs.<br />MaryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184234275428944375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-57641795568891528652011-02-08T03:18:15.214-08:002011-02-08T03:18:15.214-08:00Flowers, sugar and an aspirin, perfect for ANOTHER...Flowers, sugar and an aspirin, perfect for ANOTHER snowy day :)Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-75416805390916901382011-02-08T02:26:07.803-08:002011-02-08T02:26:07.803-08:00I love flowers and usually buy a couple of bunche...I love flowers and usually buy a couple of bunches of whatever is avialable ,my favourites are day lillies ,yours are lovley!Infatuated with Homes and Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809620440843729179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-1099894364737513262011-02-07T22:47:02.098-08:002011-02-07T22:47:02.098-08:00Hey Susan! I don't usually buy flowers for my...Hey Susan! I don't usually buy flowers for myself, but enjoy recycling glass jars and filling them with bouquets for friends. Carnations really do last a very long time. Hope you have a great day. TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-28275239942928150482011-02-07T19:40:27.605-08:002011-02-07T19:40:27.605-08:00Usually I do not buy flowers ...people give them t...Usually I do not buy flowers ...people give them to me. They come with a "food" packet in them and last and last. I love boquets of all kinds!diane stetsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417123422917180979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-75795210490770364022011-02-07T19:18:50.926-08:002011-02-07T19:18:50.926-08:00I love your pretty little bouquet. I have a colle...I love your pretty little bouquet. I have a collection of little crystal vases --- just like yours! I like to use them at individual place settings when I have guests for a meal.<br /><br />The flowers I have right now --- are pretty, but not cut. I have pretty pink begonias in full bloom in several of my planters. They cheer up the day!<br /><br />LaTeaDahLa Tea Dahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138624485398178242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-80555995671767771342011-02-07T19:18:29.359-08:002011-02-07T19:18:29.359-08:00Great tips; thank you for sharing them. The little...Great tips; thank you for sharing them. The little bouquet on your table is very lovely.Olga Poltavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972704777268794969noreply@blogger.com