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How to Keep Flower Bouquets Fresh

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Valentines Day has come and gone, but you might still be hanging on to a few fresh flowers from your special someone!  ” What’s the trick to making my fresh flower bouquet last longer?”, is a question I used to get from lots of clients at the Farmers Market, so many years ago. The Big V-Day Surprise This surprise, from my Tim, is what got me on the whole subject of keeping your bouquets fresher longer.  He got me something tall, black, sleek and slender and shiny with wheels!  Care to make a guess as to what it is?  He also bought me some fresh flowers that he found on sale at Aldi.  That wasn’t the surprise, but they did need some sprucing up, which led to this article. So What are You Supposed to Do With Fresh Flowers? Before You Put the Flowers Into Your Vase Remove dead leaves Remove all leaves that will be below the water when you put the flowers in your vase Wash your vase with soap and water Put …

Self Watering Seed Starting Kits

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I found something interesting today related to seed starting.  The older I get, the more I think I should simplify. I was looking around on line for some cool indoor containers that would be fun to grow basil seeds and found this cute little kit.  It seems a bit pricey, but it looks sleek and contained. This unit is self contained and includes: a grow light a self watering system with water reservoir cartridges of special soil with seeds already embedded in them (evidently these are re-usable)   How it works: According to the video, you pop in a pre-planted seed thingy that has the perfect amount of nutrients, special soil, etc. all in a cartridge of sorts. pop in a cartridge, fill a reservoir with water, and plug it in. Self watering seeds are a go.   Who Could Benefit from a Product Like This: It could potentially be awesome if you are one of those crazy busy people who wants fresh basil, but can’t handle one more thing to remember to take care …

Tip of the Day: Hunting for the Best Asparagus Bundle at the Grocers

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It’s Valentine’s Day, and I have a funny plant fact for you.  Did you know that Asparagus is considered an aphrodisiac?  Evidently, some people consider it’s shape to be phallic, and in early France, it was once tradition for a bridegroom to consume 3 courses of asparagus before his wedding night!!!   In Elizabethan times, Asparagus was thought to “provoketh Venus” If you are in the mood for love today, you are in luck! Asparagus is on sale at Fareway for $1.88 per bundle!!!! EEEEP! So, I was just at the grocery store and guess what?  Asparagus must be in season in California or some part of the US, because it’s on sale!!!!  Normally, it’s about $4/bundle! I was very excited, so naturally, I bought some! Today’s Tip is super easy! Question: How do you find the best bundle of asparagus? Answer:  Look for the bundle that has it’s cut ends still in the tray of water in the cooler section!  That’s it! Reason:  If the cut ends are still in water, the asparagus stems …

When Should I Prune My Korean Lilac Bush?

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I just thinned mine out today, while it is in full bloom!  Giving it a little trim now shows off those lovely purple flowers that sometimes get lost under the leaves.  The picture below shows the effects of a little trim.  The right side shows before the trim and the left shows after the trim. My Lilac now looks like it spent the morning getting fluffed and buffed at the spa!  Subscribe to get a free video tutorial to see how I gave this lovely shrub its annual beauty treatment.

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