When you receive (or give yourself) a beautiful bouquet of flowers, they look great for a day or two before they start to fade. But you can make fresh-cut flowers last longer. Whether you grab some ...

From ranunculus to roses, dahlias to daisies — fresh bouquets of flowers are a staple in many homes during the spring and summer months. Once you’ve put out your carefully-curated arrangement, you ...

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This time of year, the local farmer’s market is basically heaven. But my favorite thing isn’t actually the heirloom tomatoes, the sleek eggplants, or the sun-kissed corn. (Although those are all ...

Whether stems are snipped from your garden or received as a bouquet, there are ways you can extend the look of fresh-cut flowers. Here’s how, with advice from flower expert Debra Prinzing, who wrote ...

Back when my wife and I were grad students in Illinois, we got by on Saturday morning samples from the local IGA and Swedish meatballs and egg rolls for happy hour at the local pub. The two of us ...

They dazzle with splashes of color, smooth to ruddy textures, and delicate to flamboyant fragrances. They can brighten a space and buoy a mood. Part extravagance, part healer, flowers can add a ...

If you enjoy vases full of flowers in your home without stripping your flower beds bare, you need a cut flower garden. What could be better than a constant rotation of fresh bouquets, with blooms you ...

A: Fresh-cut flowers can brighten up a room. Some simple steps can help prolong the display. Try to buy your flowers from a vendor with high turnover, to ensure they are fresh. Flowers with brown ...

“I have had challenges getting cut flowers to last in my home and desperately need some color to get through the rest of winter. Are there some steps I can take to extend the display time of my ...

AS THE WEATHER WARMS, sap rises in the trees and new leaves appear on branches in vivid chartreuse greens. The early blossoms are out in joyous full bloom and there is the promise of an abundance of ...