From the Grower to the Holiday Table Every year, right after Christmas I start pondering my selection of flowering bulbs for the next year. So many are available from around the world, that it makes it hard to choose, but I do have my preferences. Red Pearl, a rich velvety blood red that is rarely […]
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Using Flowers in Your Home
You don’t have to be a professional designer to enjoy flowers in your home! Sometimes all you need is a bunch of one type of flower and a vase. This type of arrangement is beautiful and elegant in its simplicity. I enjoy collecting all types of vases and containers. Keep your eyes open at flea […]
Buying and Caring for Fresh Cut Flowers
Buy “FRESH”. Clean your container — always start with a vase or container that is clean and bacteria-free. When you get the flowers home, prepare a bucket or vase with warm water (around 100 degrees will increase initial uptake). You can add a commercially prepared flower food/preservative combo that contains sugar as a nutrient, citric […]
