The Barbarock Blog

Fresh cut flowers are a great way to congratulate or cheer up a friend, to brighten up a sick room, or just make your home pretty.  Barbara has some great tips on keeping those flowers looking good for as long as possible.  When making an arrangement to carry to a friend, punch holes in a raw potato with a screwdriver and insert each stem separately. Your bouquet will stay fresh longer and you won’t have to worry about the water sloshing on you when you’re carrying it.  If you’re trimming flowers to put in a vase, cut stems at an angle with a sharp knife or scissors under water to prevent the formation of air bubbles, which can stop the flow of water up the stem.