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They aren’t as fragrant as those I recall from the 1980’s. In addition, a lot of petals landed on the floor while the thorny, dry woody stems made trimming them a chore. While roses are much cheaper now, I’d be angry if my full price bouquet rotted in under a week.
Do you purchase cut flowers? If so, did you know that a slanted knife cut allows the stems better water absorption than a scissor's pinch?
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Pretty roses. I didn't know you could freeze milk. Happy Belated Birthday! XO
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DeleteThose are pretty! We never have live flowers in the house with nine cats.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand. :D
DeleteI like that you bought yourself Valentines roses. Another tip for gerberas is pierce the stem right through below the flower with a needle. I don't know why this works, but it does make the blooms last longer. I think it might work for tulips too.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! Thanks for sharing this tip.
DeleteDo what makes you happy!
ReplyDeleteFolks like you make me happy. :)
DeleteNice roses. It's nice to treat yourself.
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DeleteI don't know why, but I see cut flowers as corpses. I'd rather see them in the fields. They don't last long there either, but at least they're then going to seed to spread more color. I know, its stupid.
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not stupid at all. ~nods~ I do occasionally bring in a flower from my yard; my prolific helleborus blooms last a long, long time. :) As for floral arrangements, I'll usually just stop and smell them, especially carnations. But finding a deal and knowing they were doomed anyway made my decision that day. Be well!
DeleteBelated Happy Birthday, Miss Darla! Me and dad hope you had a spectacular day. We don't do flowers here. Mom's never cared much for 'em, as dad learned very, very early in their relationship too long ago to remember exactly when.
ReplyDeleteI hated the fact my first love wasted money on flowers for me while living in his parents' basement. ~shakes head~ Thanks for the kind words and best wishes to your awesome parents, sweet Smudge.
DeleteI don't think I have ever purchased flowers.
ReplyDeleteYou're too busy on your amazing travels. :D
Deleteno flowerz of any kind in the house because of a "flower child" ...AKA...mackerull, who seems to think they are a ...slite snax :) ♥♥
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