| The most popular way of presenting flowers is | | | | clustered flowers like hydrangeas and baby's |
| fresh from the garden and no doubt the scent of, | | | | breath. Bundle them together and remove most |
| just picked blossom, will flood your house with | | | | of the leaves, tie them with rubber bands if you |
| their heady aroma. Your flowers will last longer if | | | | can and hang them in a dark, dry place for about |
| you cut them first thing in the morning, making | | | | 3 weeks. They should be dry but not brittle. |
| sure you sharpen your clippers first and if you dip | | | | Another method is using silica gel this method |
| the stems straight into warm water it will help | | | | suits daffodils and roses. Rest them on a bed of |
| them last. Don't leave any leaves on the stems | | | | silica and then cover them over for about a |
| that would be under the water line as they will | | | | week. When ready carefully tip the silica off and |
| rot. Cut the bottom of each stem on an angle so | | | | the petals will be delicately crisp, tie them |
| the stem isn't flat on the bottom of the vase. | | | | together with wire for a lovely display. |
| You can fill the bottom of the vase with marbles | | | | Pressing is another method that will retain the |
| or stones to make it easier to keep the flower | | | | color of petals the best. Place the flowers |
| arrangement in place. | | | | between sheets of absorbent paper, like baking |
| Dried flowers are another way to enjoy these | | | | paper. Place something heavy on top of it like a |
| colorful beauties. It is best to dry them while they | | | | big book or some bricks. Leave in a dry place, |
| are fresh and then you will be able to enjoy them | | | | and after about four weeks, you will have |
| for longer. All types of flowers can be dried there | | | | perfectly preserved flowers. |
| are two different methods to use. For small | | | | |