I’ve got a slightly “off topic” tip for you all today — How to Make Flowers Last Longer Yes, I know. This is a health blog, right? Well, it’s really more than that. Typically I think of myself as a healthy-living, budget-friendly blogger, but I do go outside of that rea...
Wisteria is a high-climbing, long-lived vining plant with cascades of blue to purple flowers that look spectacular hanging from a pergola or archway in spring and early summer. However, this vine is a fast and aggressive grower—often reaching 30+ feet long—and is known to grow quite heavy...
There was a time when cooking with flowers was common. Tiger Lilies are edible. The bulbs taste a bit like a turnip. Wrap them up and roast them like a potato. But don’t stop there. Add some fresh petals to a salad, or use the plant shoots in stir fry. Both the flowers and sho...
If you are content to enjoy your marigolds in the garden, there is no need to harvest them at all. A bouquet of marigolds does look lovely on a windowsill or kitchen table, however. If you would like to bring your flowers inside, cut the stems to the desired length early in the morn...
If you’re going to display lavender, this is a great way to store it until you’re ready to put it into a bouquet. 2 Rinse the lavender to remove pests. Run your lavender flowers and stalks under cool water, then submerge them in water to remove any dirt or pests. Lay them out ...
Stand a foot away from the bouquet and give them a quick spray, just on the undersides of the leaves and petals. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 5 See more answers Ask a Question Submit Video Tips If rose flowers are droopy and hanging down, stick the entire rose under warm water to ...