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how to make hanging flower balls with fresh flowers? i need help! i want to make some hanging flower balls with fresh flowers does anyone knows and easy way to do it? and where to find inexpensive shepherd hooks? and how should i put the ribbon?? to be hang?

What’s a cheap type of fresh cut flowers that you can buy from a grocery store that is not poisonous to cats? My kitty eats anything and everything. I don’t want to worry about him eating what may be poisonous to him. I do have a list of what plants and flowers are poisonous but I need ideas of what CHEAP fresh flowers I can have in the house. It’s a little treat I like to have once in a while to make me feel good. Can’t have house plants as he gets into the soil and makes a mess! Thanks for helping!!

Do I need to have wreaths with fresh flowers for a funeral? It is my dads funeral in a few days and am unsure what type of wreath to get, fresh flowers look nice but don't last as long as silk flowers, Is it best to use real?

How do you make herbal tea with the fresh flowers from passion flowers? I just moved into this house the other day and I found a wonderful garden of passion flowers by my front door. I did a bit of research on the medicinal uses and lo and behold, I would benefit greately from it, having anxiety with tachycardia and IBS. I have an herbal tea strainer already but I have always bought already dried flowers. What is the correct way to make herbal tea from fresh flowers? Do I dry them first or just pop them in the water and let them steep? With passion flowers, do I use just the flower? How do I dry them properly if I need to do so?

Where to order fresh flowers online? I want to order fresh flowers online, like single stem roses, orchids, ect. where can I go for this? I'm not looking for premade arrangments. I'm making my own bridal bouquets and need flowers for that.

What advice can you give decorating the night before at a wedding reception using fresh flowers? I am wanting to decorate the night before using fresh red roses in vases. If we do this, how will the flowers look the next day at 530 pm? They wont be too wilted already would they already? The reason why we want to do this, is if we buy our roses fresh from a wholesaler we save sooo much money then buying arrangements at a local floral shop. Also, can anyone recomend any wholesaler websites for flowers? Thank you very much on all your help!!!

how many days to complete a 3 tiered wedding cake with fresh flowers? i'm going to make a 3 tiers wedding cake with fondant icing...my friend requested to put fresh flowers and fruits as decoration.I'm not sure when to start baking the cake and then when its time to decorate it.

Can anyone suggest a good home recipe for adding to water to keep cut flowers fresh? ? When you are gifted with, or buy, fresh flowers you get a little packet of powder to add to the water to feed the flowers and keep them fresh. That is supposed to be done every 3 or 4 days so the flowers outlast the flower food. Anyone have a good home recipe?

Arts n craft folks: HOW DO YOU send fresh flowers in the mail? step by step instructions pls,thanks? need to save money just for now. would like to know pro's who send fresh flowers. I could send the fresh flowers 2 day express w/some kinda water container on bottom of flowers. or what? lol am I dreaming?

How do you dry out fresh flowers? My mom told me to ask this question lol. How do you dry out fresh flowers?

What is the best way to ship fresh flowers?? My friend is getting married the end of this month and I need to have some fresh flowers shipped to us--does anyone know if this is possible and if so how would you send flowers through the mail without them getting ruined?--they are tiger lilies if that helps

How to paint fresh flowers? I would like to incorporate some roses into my centerpieces but I would like them to be tiffany blue. Thats the trickiest part as its a very particular shade. Has anyone done this and could you provide some advise? I would appreciate any advise in painting fresh flowers in general though. Thanks and blessings to all. May your life be filled with light, love and compromise.

Can you use Clorox Bleach to prolong the life of fresh flowers? Heard a story that clorox works like magic on fresh cut flowers. Anyone ever heard of this trick?

Whats the best way to keep fresh flowers fresh? My bf bought me flowers for valentines day (lilies and carnations) and I want to keep them as fresh as possible. What are some good ways to do this?

Where can I find a flower wholesaler to supply fresh flowers every week for my small Hotel in Horley, Surrey? The local florist charges too much, all I need is weekly fresh flower supply. I will do the arrangements myself. I would need about 80 stems, and 20 foliage/grass per week. Any help would be appreciated

is there a place in or near Portland Oregon.where I can but fresh flowers by wholesale? My friends is flying in help me with my wedding she will make my bouquet, centerpieces, and all flower decorations but she wants me to find a place where i can buy fresh cut flowers wholesale.

fresh flowers and cake? I want to add some fresh flowers to a cake I made... how would I go about doing this? Do you have to wrap the stems in a food safe product? what is this product? or is this a bad idea all together?

How to paint fresh flowers tiffany blue? Hi! I would like to incorporate some roses into my centerpieces but I would like them to be tiffany blue. Thats the trickiest part as its a very particular shade. Has anyone done this and could you provide some advise? I would appreciate any advise in painting fresh flowers in general though. Thanks and blessings to all. May your life be filled with light, love and compromise. Spray painting techniques and particular recommended trademarks are welcome but I've heard of dyes added to the water days before to attain some shades. Is this possible and with what products?

Buy Fresh Flowers in Vancouver Richmond BC Canada? I want to buy fresh flowers in Richmond. Where is a good place to buy fresh flowers and arrangements in Vancouver Richmond, BC, Canada?

How do I keep flowers fresh for 24 hours? I am planning to buy flowers this Friday to give to my date on Saturday. I need to pick them up around 2pm on Friday because I will be busy from then until when I see her the next day. Will the flowers go bad in 24 hours? Should I do anything to keep them fresh, like put them in a vase or cut the stems a special way? Any help is appreciated, I will choose the best answer. They are yellow roses, if that helps.

How to preserve fresh picked tree branches/leaves and flowers? ? There used to be a kit with a sand like substance and you put the fresh flowers in with it into a microwave, BUT I DO NOT WANT THAT. Is there another fairly fast and easy way to preserve fresh picked flora? Any help would be great! Thanks!

how to preserve fresh flowers for a long time.? I wana send fresh flowers as gift to my beloved and it would take around 6 days for the delivery. I want to know in details how to pack the flowers and keep it fresh for her to receive with joy and fervour as it is her birthday.

How to dry the fresh flowers? I wanted to keep few of the fresh flowers from my wedding boquet foever. Is there any way i can dry them up??? is it ok to put the flower in beween the pages of the thick heavy book to dries up or should i dry it in fresh air??

Best way to keep flowers fresh for a show? I am entering a bunch of my garden flowers in a show tomorrow. I will be leaving my house around 8AM to go to my hometown, and the flowers will be entered around 5PM. What can I do to keep the flowers looking fresh and great until then? They will be in vases, and I plan to cut them right before I leave. thanks.

How do i keep flowers fresh? I had to buy flowers today cause all the shops will be closed tomorrow... how do i keep them fresh so that they still look fresh and beautiful tomorrow??? Thanks : )

What Fresh flowers would be best for a Baby Shower? My best friend is having a baby shower and she doesnt know if its a girl or boy yet but she wants fresh flowers as center pieces for the tables. weather its a girl or boy the theme will be pink or blue. What fresh flowers would be good for a baby shower??

Is tap or filtered water better for keeping flowers fresh? I have wondered this for a looong time, but never asked it. For keeping flowers fresh at home, is it best to use water straight out of the faucet (mine is your average tap water), or is it better to use filtered water from a Brita filter/pitcher, etc. Might make no difference at all, but that's what you decide.

How do you preserve fresh-picked flowers for at least 3 days? I'm going to sell flowers Mums and Roses. But from what I notice, roses wilt very fast. Is there any way I could maintain their fresh look?

How do florists keep their flowers fresh? Hi, I'm a High School Student. I'm doing research and experiment on this topic. How do they keep their flowers fresh, so they last longer? What substance/chemical do they spray/soak in it? How do they deal with the senessence thing? And I heard they cut it or something at someplaces... where is that and how? Does it work on any flowers? If I were to do the experiment, what type of flowers should I use? Not all questions above had to be answered, and any suggestions would be fine too. I just need infromation now. Thanks =]

How do I keep a lot of fresh cut flowers looking new? I am having a little over 300 flowers delivered to me 3 days before the event. The reason for this is if the flowers break the company has time to ship new ones. So, other than water & a fresh cut. Does anyone have any ideas. Also what Temperature should they be kept at? Thanks!

Anyone know where to find cheap fresh cut flowers in the Boston area? I know there are wholesale dealers for the florists, but what about those of us who are just normal people. Where can I get loose fresh cut flowers (not in a bouquet) and not pay pre-arranged arrangement prices?

Where can I buy fresh cut flowers in bulk delivered to me? Where can I obtain fresh cut flowers directly from the grower.

how do i preserve fresh cut flowers? I want to dry fresh cut flowers for an arrangement. I need to know how this is done so they retain their color.

Can you press fresh flowers? I have 2 carnations and a couple of sprigs of some kind of purple flower. I want to press them, but am unsure if they are still too fresh, they were cut on Saturday. Thanks for any info! The reason I am pressing them is to put them in a frame because they are from my grandfather-in-law's funeral and I want to be able to have a keepsake for my kids.

How to keep cut flowers fresh longer? Can somebody tell me how to keep the cut flowers from the garden fresh looking for longer. If we buy flowers from the supermarket, there is a small packet of powder. I cant find that powder alone in garden shops or supermarket. Please help

is there a way to send fresh flowers through courrier keeping them fresh for 6-8 days? i want to send fresh flowers to several friends through a professional courriers , so i want to know if ther is a way to spray something on the flower boquet so it can stay fresh for 8-10 days

What do you call sculptures made of fresh/dried flowers? Guys, what do you call 3D sculptures made of fresh / dried flowers? And does any1 know where i could find some photographs and/or tutorials? Thanks It's basically if you wanted to create, say symbol "$", 1m x 1m using flowers, but not on a flat surface

How do I keep my flowers fresh? I know that if you put flowers in a refrigerator they will stay fresher longer. I want to know what is the temperature range for the refrigerator that I can keep them in because the frige I want to put them in is a walk in and it is very cold. So what is the lowest temperature I can keep them at and for how long? Thanks!

How would you go about perserving fresh flowers that you want to keep? I took three roses off of the "sisters" arrangment that my middle sister and I went in together when our oldest sister past away recently. I would like to know how to perserve these flowers and possible putting them in a frame. If I don't do something soon they won't be any good. I have them in the fridge but something needs to be done soon. Any suggestions and the easier the better. Thanks

Which solution works best for keeping cut flowers fresh? I've heard people talk about using bleach, aspirin, lemon juice, vodka, and of course the florists' packets that bouquets come, for keeping flowers fresh. Is there any definitive right answer as to which really works the best? PS Everyone enjoy your Valentine's Day flowers :)

I need to know how to freeze fresh flowers from a funeral!? My husbands grandmother died and he got flowers from her gravesite and I wanted to freeze them for him. I have heard of people doing it but I have never done it myself and need to know how. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

What is the best way to take care of fresh flowers? my boyfriend gave me a bouquet of flowers and roses its a mix one.. what do i do in order for them to last a little longer.. do i take away the paper tissue and the plastic that came with it?

Does aspirin or sugar help fresh cut flowers last longer? I am doing an extra credit report for science and I have to ask other people if they have ever tried to use aspirin or sugar to prolong the freshness of fresh cut flowers. I need to gather data so if you could let me know if you have tried this, it will help me out with my project. Do you know of anything different that may work better? Thanks.

What makes flowers Fresh once they have been cut? Using the Internet and your knowledge of osmosis, conduct research the length of time cut flowers stay fresh. (This is my assignment)

Is it possible to encase fresh flowers in acyclic? Have fresh roses I want to preserve, from a funeral

What are some fresh flowers you can buy in September/October that aren't super expensive? I'm getting married in early October and am just wondering what types of fresh blooms are most economic for that season.

What's an alternative for fresh flowers for valentines? Im planning to give the girl that i like the 'traditional' flower gift for valentines this year.. i have given her a couple of bouquets on her birthday, etc. but i think its too much cliche if i would give her another flowers that's gonna die anyway. ANy suggestions on an alternative thats not too cliche? i was planning to give her a flower made of glass so it wont die, but i think its too lame. So any suggestions would be greatly apprecitaed! thanks!!!

Where to buy fresh flowers in Bangalore? Namaste Do you know of a source of fresh flowers? I am looking for roses and jasmines for a mala, and for other leaves and flowers, too. I did find some things in Russell Market, but I am looking for other places to buy flowers, as well as places to buy flower seeds and plants. Thank you xxx

How do you think people will react today if a girl came to Sunday school with fresh flowers on her hat? Yes... I'm a church surveyor and i would like to seek your opinion as what you would think if a girl came to Sunday school with flowers on her hat because back in the 1900's, it was considered to be rude and disrespectful, and I'm wondering if that opinion has changed today. Thanks for all your help!

When a loved one passes away to send fresh flowers? Why do you think it's important when a loved one passes away to send fresh flowers or a live plant to the funeral home in addition to any monetary contribution to their charity of choice, if that is your desire rather than in place of sending flowers or plants?

Fresh Flowers? Have you ever ordered fresh flowers online? Were they OK? How did they get to their destination? Thank you. What made it feel safe for you to choose that particular florist? Thank you! What made it feel safe for you to choose that particular florist? Thank you!

Aspirin for fresh cut flowers? I was told that if I put an aspirin in a vase of fresh cut flowers, it will preserve them longer. Is this true and if so, what does the aspirin do to the flowers? How often should I change the water in the vase because I do not know how to preserve roses but I want to save these!! If anyone knows what I'm talking about, please let me know!

how can i keep cut flowers fresh in water? i want my fresh cut flowers to llive longer in a vase with water, is there any thing i can add to the water to achieve this?

keeping flowers fresh that are wrapped up? I bought flowers for morning. I had them wrapped nicely. How would I keep them fresh for the next seven hours? I have no water and no fridge/freezer to put them in.

What are some tips to help my fresh flowers last longer? I have just got a bunch of tulips ♥ is there anything I can do to make them last longer?

Which cut flowers make the best, long-lasting fresh flower arrangements? I live in North Carolina, if that matters. Looking for an arrangement that has height and is aromatic, if possible.

Does aspirin or sugar help fresh cut flowers last longer? I am doing an extra credit report for science and I have to ask other people if they have ever tried to use aspirin or sugar to prolong the freshness of fresh cut flowers. I need to gather data so if you could let me know if you have tried this, it will help me out with my project. Thanks.

Any good ideas for flowers for a fresh flower wreaths? I want something like carnations with a big top that's easy to cut off and put into a foam wreath holder for my wedding center pieces. Any other ideas?

Can I buy fresh flowers from a warehouse and make my own floral arrangements for my wedding for cheaper? Instead of going to a florist, can I buy from the same places they do for half the price and put together my own stuff for my reception? If not, how much would a boquet of about 10-15 calla lillies (purple and ivory) be? I have 2 friends helping to plan my wedding that can help, and I only have 2 bridesmaids. For the centerpieces I only want maybe one or two flowers in a simple vase. I'm not the type of person that likes huge balls of flowers and giant bouquets. So time and putting them together is not an issue. Any other websites you can suggest?