Put a sprinkle of salt into the water every time you change it (at least every other day). The salt fights bacteria that makes flowers fade fast.
How do i keep cut flowers fresh besides adding flower food in the vase?
Re-cut the stems under water after you bring home your cut flowers. Re-cut the stems daily. A small amount of chlorine bleach in the water will kill bacteria that accelerate wilting and decay.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Where can I can fresh cut flowers for discount prices?
Flowers that are not in an arrangement are what I am looking for.
Serious answers only please.
Where can I can fresh cut flowers for discount prices?
WalMart or a grocery store
Reply:If you have a Farmer's Market in your town that would be a good place to get discount price flowers. Some towns, like Houston TX have a "florist" row downtown where you can get amazing flowers at cheap prices.
Reply:Most flower shops will sell some types of flowers before they wilt. It depends on what you are going to do with them. You can always set up to buy the flowers from the wholesalers yourself if you buy them in bulk. All it takes is a resale license and a tax number.
Reply:At a flower and plant nursery. But, likely they will require you to buy in bulk to get any discount.
Serious answers only please.
Where can I can fresh cut flowers for discount prices?
WalMart or a grocery store
Reply:If you have a Farmer's Market in your town that would be a good place to get discount price flowers. Some towns, like Houston TX have a "florist" row downtown where you can get amazing flowers at cheap prices.
Reply:Most flower shops will sell some types of flowers before they wilt. It depends on what you are going to do with them. You can always set up to buy the flowers from the wholesalers yourself if you buy them in bulk. All it takes is a resale license and a tax number.
Reply:At a flower and plant nursery. But, likely they will require you to buy in bulk to get any discount.
I need info for Southern California Flower Warehouses OC, IE, LA, MoVal, PS?
I'm planning a shower and we need lots of fresh flowers. I know there is a flower Warehouse somewhere around the OC, but not sure where. Where I could buy a huge amount of flowers for like $10 a bunch.
I like in the Inland Empire Riverside San Bernardino, so anything close to me would be ideal.
Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I need info for Southern California Flower Warehouses OC, IE, LA, MoVal, PS?
Well, I'm in OC %26amp; I go to one in Costa Mesa %26amp; one in Fountain Valley, but they're fairly small. I know it's a bit far but you'd be MUCH better off going to the flower district in Downtown LA. It is huge %26amp; the flowers are cheap %26amp; fresh. Tons of people go there when planning events. Here's a link:
http://www.laflowerdistrict.com/
Also, you may just want to check around your area %26amp; ask people if they know of any farmer's markets near you. The flowers are always beautiful there.
BTW, I'm getting married %26amp; the girls in the weddings section are really helpful when planning an event so if you come up with another question, try posting it there. It's under Family %26amp; Relationships - Weddings.
I like in the Inland Empire Riverside San Bernardino, so anything close to me would be ideal.
Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I need info for Southern California Flower Warehouses OC, IE, LA, MoVal, PS?
Well, I'm in OC %26amp; I go to one in Costa Mesa %26amp; one in Fountain Valley, but they're fairly small. I know it's a bit far but you'd be MUCH better off going to the flower district in Downtown LA. It is huge %26amp; the flowers are cheap %26amp; fresh. Tons of people go there when planning events. Here's a link:
http://www.laflowerdistrict.com/
Also, you may just want to check around your area %26amp; ask people if they know of any farmer's markets near you. The flowers are always beautiful there.
BTW, I'm getting married %26amp; the girls in the weddings section are really helpful when planning an event so if you come up with another question, try posting it there. It's under Family %26amp; Relationships - Weddings.
Has anyone heard of putting fresh flowers in very hot water in order for them to open fully and last longer?
I was at a very fine restaurant friday nite and I saw the most beautiful white fully opened roses I'd ever seen! The receptionist told us they were called "faith" and that they use a special technique to open them fully and make them live longer. She said they put them in very hot water and it opens them immidiately? I just don't believe that! Besides, I looked for that special white rose using that name on the internet and didn't find anything close to a rose by that name. I don't think she knew what she was talking about. Any feedback, guys?
Has anyone heard of putting fresh flowers in very hot water in order for them to open fully and last longer?
If roses have wilted because they have been out of water too long or because the stems were not cut underwater soon enough and the stem ends have become clogged, hot water will revive them faster than cold water. The reason is that stems absorb hot water more quickly. Keep in mind that water moves up the stem more rapidly when cut flowers are placed in slightly acidic water.
Quite often, you'll see cut roses drooping at their necks (right below the buds). A simple way to revive them is to cut about an inch off the bottom of the stems and place them immediately in very hot water. You should start to see the roses revive after 30 minutes or so.
(Flowers that are soft-stemmed wouldn't be able to withstand the hot water and they would probably be damaged)
A COUPLE OF HELPFUL HINTS TO PROLONG CUT FLOWERS:
Water for cut flowers is best if it is slightly acidic because acid breaks up air bubbles in water by neutralizing the carbon dioxide gas. Air bubbles can clog stems and prevent water from reaching the flowers and foliage.
IF you aren't able to use the florist preservatives, you can mix up your own by;
A) Mixing any clear citrus-based soft drink (such as 7-Up or Sprite but NOT DIET) with three parts water + 1/2 teaspoon of bleach (to prevent the formation of algae which can plug up stems and keeps them from absorbing water)
OR
B) Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and l/2 teaspoon household bleach in 1 quart of water.
You should change the water in the vase every day and try to cut off the bottom of the stem (at a 45-degree angle) underwater each time.
Hope this answered your question! GOOD LUCK with your cut roses and enjoy!
- Certified Professional Crop Consultant with a Degree in Plant Science
Reply:Yes I have! Although I was told warm water, but maybe hot water makes them open even quicker. Just this past weekend, we held our annual Colonial Tea at our church, (our 101st!!), and we set up beautiful tables with our finest dishes and tableclothes. One woman bought some beautiful purple flowers for her centerpiece still in the budding stage the night before the tea. By the next afternoon, many were in full bloom and just gorgeous. So it does work!!
Reply:I don't know about that but I do know what keeps them longer i use this method when ever i get flower's take the vase put cold water in it and get some gingerale and pour at least half a bottle in it and the flower's last those few extra days longer and keeps them healthy and looking good you should try it it's no lie!!!
Reply:I have always been told and read that you are supposed to re-cut the flowers about 1 inch from where they were originally cut put them in luke warm water with either the fresh cut flower food that comes with them or a mixture of warm water 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach also changing the water every couple of days is supposed to help them last longer too. i think that putting them in hot water would just do more harm to them than good.
Reply:I don't know whether the hot water helps, but I do know you can put cut flowers in lemonade or mineral water to make them last longer. Water with a dissolved asprin also works.
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Has anyone heard of putting fresh flowers in very hot water in order for them to open fully and last longer?
If roses have wilted because they have been out of water too long or because the stems were not cut underwater soon enough and the stem ends have become clogged, hot water will revive them faster than cold water. The reason is that stems absorb hot water more quickly. Keep in mind that water moves up the stem more rapidly when cut flowers are placed in slightly acidic water.
Quite often, you'll see cut roses drooping at their necks (right below the buds). A simple way to revive them is to cut about an inch off the bottom of the stems and place them immediately in very hot water. You should start to see the roses revive after 30 minutes or so.
(Flowers that are soft-stemmed wouldn't be able to withstand the hot water and they would probably be damaged)
A COUPLE OF HELPFUL HINTS TO PROLONG CUT FLOWERS:
Water for cut flowers is best if it is slightly acidic because acid breaks up air bubbles in water by neutralizing the carbon dioxide gas. Air bubbles can clog stems and prevent water from reaching the flowers and foliage.
IF you aren't able to use the florist preservatives, you can mix up your own by;
A) Mixing any clear citrus-based soft drink (such as 7-Up or Sprite but NOT DIET) with three parts water + 1/2 teaspoon of bleach (to prevent the formation of algae which can plug up stems and keeps them from absorbing water)
OR
B) Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and l/2 teaspoon household bleach in 1 quart of water.
You should change the water in the vase every day and try to cut off the bottom of the stem (at a 45-degree angle) underwater each time.
Hope this answered your question! GOOD LUCK with your cut roses and enjoy!
- Certified Professional Crop Consultant with a Degree in Plant Science
Reply:Yes I have! Although I was told warm water, but maybe hot water makes them open even quicker. Just this past weekend, we held our annual Colonial Tea at our church, (our 101st!!), and we set up beautiful tables with our finest dishes and tableclothes. One woman bought some beautiful purple flowers for her centerpiece still in the budding stage the night before the tea. By the next afternoon, many were in full bloom and just gorgeous. So it does work!!
Reply:I don't know about that but I do know what keeps them longer i use this method when ever i get flower's take the vase put cold water in it and get some gingerale and pour at least half a bottle in it and the flower's last those few extra days longer and keeps them healthy and looking good you should try it it's no lie!!!
Reply:I have always been told and read that you are supposed to re-cut the flowers about 1 inch from where they were originally cut put them in luke warm water with either the fresh cut flower food that comes with them or a mixture of warm water 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach also changing the water every couple of days is supposed to help them last longer too. i think that putting them in hot water would just do more harm to them than good.
Reply:I don't know whether the hot water helps, but I do know you can put cut flowers in lemonade or mineral water to make them last longer. Water with a dissolved asprin also works.
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~*Flowers Fresh or Fake: Which one is best for the flower girl to throw*~?
God brought you %26amp; your honey together, so why not use what he made!
~*Flowers Fresh or Fake: Which one is best for the flower girl to throw*~?
I am using fake petals, for the flower girl just because she is so young (2). Also because I am using them to decorate around my cake and my head table. But fresh flowers are always nice to.
Reply:The flower girl should toss fake flowers or dry flowers because you don't want to stain your gown just walking down the aisle.
For my wedding, I am giving my flower girl dry flowers from the bouquet of flowers that my fiance has given me in the past.
Reply:Most churches won't allow flower girls to throw flowers anymore, because of the stains that they create when people walk on them. A great new trend with flower girls now is a ball of flowers attached to a thick ribbon which the flower girl just carries down the aisle. It is a great way to still have a flower girl, and not get those red rose stains on teh bottom of your white dress!!
Reply:Fake.
If you step on a real flower petal, which are on the floor now, then you could crush the pulp and color into the floor. This can even leak through aisle runners, and then you'll be charged a hefty cleaning fee.
Reply:Real ones that's my opinion
Reply:If the ceremony is indoors you better check if its okay to have fresh flowers. Most places don't allow it because they stain the Carpet's or floors. If its out doors I'd definitely do fresh for sure.
Reply:Definitly fresh. I think the fake ones look ugly and cheap
Reply:I think fake flower petals are better for them to throw... cause then you can use them to decorate with after you get your own place set up.... i put our wedding pic in the middle of a shelf and then put the flower petals all around it....it looks great... but you can use your own ideas.... i just think fake is better... but it depends on what you want. and Congrats on the upcoming wedding
Reply:Either is perfectly fine! We used fresh but it's just as easy to buy fake ones, and those you can keep and decorate your photo album with. :)
Reply:For my wedding i used both real and fake
Reply:fake flowers. I have a catalog of flowers on my website. check it out below. I have a catalog that I can email to you also if you want.
Reply:a friend of mine recently got married this summer..the one thing she said she wishes she could do different was flowers. She had all real flowers..which was pricey. She said she wishes only her bridesmaid had real flowers and everyone else had fakes.
Reply:Seeing as the flower girl usually throws flower petals, real would make more sense.
Reply:Depends. Using real white or softly coloured (pale pink, pale purple) petals is wonderful, because they real petals fall more prettily than fake ones, and won't leave stains in the carpet when they're stepped on.
Fake if you want something with a darker colour, but they won't have the natural effect of real petals.
Reply:Having been a flower girl, I would say fake is perfectly fine. The great thing about fake flowers is she can keep the arrangement for years to come as a happy memory of that day. I still have the little basket of flowers I carried from my aunt's wedding - 22 years ago plus.
~*Flowers Fresh or Fake: Which one is best for the flower girl to throw*~?
I am using fake petals, for the flower girl just because she is so young (2). Also because I am using them to decorate around my cake and my head table. But fresh flowers are always nice to.
Reply:The flower girl should toss fake flowers or dry flowers because you don't want to stain your gown just walking down the aisle.
For my wedding, I am giving my flower girl dry flowers from the bouquet of flowers that my fiance has given me in the past.
Reply:Most churches won't allow flower girls to throw flowers anymore, because of the stains that they create when people walk on them. A great new trend with flower girls now is a ball of flowers attached to a thick ribbon which the flower girl just carries down the aisle. It is a great way to still have a flower girl, and not get those red rose stains on teh bottom of your white dress!!
Reply:Fake.
If you step on a real flower petal, which are on the floor now, then you could crush the pulp and color into the floor. This can even leak through aisle runners, and then you'll be charged a hefty cleaning fee.
Reply:Real ones that's my opinion
Reply:If the ceremony is indoors you better check if its okay to have fresh flowers. Most places don't allow it because they stain the Carpet's or floors. If its out doors I'd definitely do fresh for sure.
Reply:Definitly fresh. I think the fake ones look ugly and cheap
Reply:I think fake flower petals are better for them to throw... cause then you can use them to decorate with after you get your own place set up.... i put our wedding pic in the middle of a shelf and then put the flower petals all around it....it looks great... but you can use your own ideas.... i just think fake is better... but it depends on what you want. and Congrats on the upcoming wedding
Reply:Either is perfectly fine! We used fresh but it's just as easy to buy fake ones, and those you can keep and decorate your photo album with. :)
Reply:For my wedding i used both real and fake
Reply:fake flowers. I have a catalog of flowers on my website. check it out below. I have a catalog that I can email to you also if you want.
Reply:a friend of mine recently got married this summer..the one thing she said she wishes she could do different was flowers. She had all real flowers..which was pricey. She said she wishes only her bridesmaid had real flowers and everyone else had fakes.
Reply:Seeing as the flower girl usually throws flower petals, real would make more sense.
Reply:Depends. Using real white or softly coloured (pale pink, pale purple) petals is wonderful, because they real petals fall more prettily than fake ones, and won't leave stains in the carpet when they're stepped on.
Fake if you want something with a darker colour, but they won't have the natural effect of real petals.
Reply:Having been a flower girl, I would say fake is perfectly fine. The great thing about fake flowers is she can keep the arrangement for years to come as a happy memory of that day. I still have the little basket of flowers I carried from my aunt's wedding - 22 years ago plus.
Does the florist, or the cake baker decorate the wedding cake with fresh flowers ?
How far in advance should you decorate the cake with fresh flowers ?
Does the florist, or the cake baker decorate the wedding cake with fresh flowers ?
never put the flowers on until you are at the event that the cake is for. you can put them on, just not overnight or anything!
the baker or the florist will put the flowers on. it depends on the design of the cake. the florist brings the flowers usually, so they match with the rest of the decorations. this is something that has to be worked out with both the florist and the baker.
Reply:im sure that they use real flowers. thats what i heard
Reply:The florist can put the fresh flowers on your cake when the cake arrives at the site. Normally, that would be about 6-4 hours before you cut it. Having a florist choose and arrange your flowers on the cake means that they will coordinate with the other flowers in the wedding. It's a cheap way to decorate the cake too, much cheaper %26amp; prettier than sugar flowers.
Reply:its up to the bride
Reply:The baker puts the flowers on the cake, and real or fake flowers can be used.
Reply:My florist put the flowers together for the cake and brought them to the reception hall. The baker then brought the cake and placed the flowers on the cake just before the reception. You should not put the flowers on more than a few hours before the wedding because they will wilt.
Reply:no, I believe the flowers are either sugar made or plastic, but there is only oneway to find out. By taking a big bite.
Reply:i think it would be the baker.
Does the florist, or the cake baker decorate the wedding cake with fresh flowers ?
never put the flowers on until you are at the event that the cake is for. you can put them on, just not overnight or anything!
the baker or the florist will put the flowers on. it depends on the design of the cake. the florist brings the flowers usually, so they match with the rest of the decorations. this is something that has to be worked out with both the florist and the baker.
Reply:im sure that they use real flowers. thats what i heard
Reply:The florist can put the fresh flowers on your cake when the cake arrives at the site. Normally, that would be about 6-4 hours before you cut it. Having a florist choose and arrange your flowers on the cake means that they will coordinate with the other flowers in the wedding. It's a cheap way to decorate the cake too, much cheaper %26amp; prettier than sugar flowers.
Reply:its up to the bride
Reply:The baker puts the flowers on the cake, and real or fake flowers can be used.
Reply:My florist put the flowers together for the cake and brought them to the reception hall. The baker then brought the cake and placed the flowers on the cake just before the reception. You should not put the flowers on more than a few hours before the wedding because they will wilt.
Reply:no, I believe the flowers are either sugar made or plastic, but there is only oneway to find out. By taking a big bite.
Reply:i think it would be the baker.
How do you keep flowers fresh?
It's a boukay of white lillies and white roses from when I was a bridesmaid on Saturday but of course you don't get that flower stufy thing that keeps them fresh.
And how long will they stay fresh for with your idea?
Thanks
x
How do you keep flowers fresh?
...the IDIOT who suggested "bleach" is trying to KILL your flowers... chlorine kills everything ! ...fresh water, a tea-spoon of sugar... but remember..."they" are cut flowers... "they" won't last long.
Reply:You can put them in a plastic bag in the freezer. Every couple of weeks, take them out and put some new water in the bag. BUT MAKE SURE THAT THE WATER IS ALMOST TOTALLY GONE BEFORE YOU FREEZE IT AGAIN! Now, the freezer is much harder to care for, so you can do the same thing but with the fridge! But also beware of the freezer: it works some times, but once, my flowers became flowersicles. So I would go with the fridge at night, and in the day time, but them at an angle to let more water seep in! It will last years if you use that idea. Believe me, I have some flower girl flowers from when I was 4!
Reply:Make sure you change their water every other day. when you do so, snip a little off the bottom of their stalks at an angle. make sure the water is luke warm, and if you have any, put some flower food in there. they will stay nice for a week or two.
Reply:You can soak the BOUQUET in water and add a few asprin (yes, it works!) or you can stop by a flower shop and ask them for the powder (flower food) to keep them looking fresh. :)
Reply:it sounds gay that I know this... but if you cut the ends of them at a 45 degree angle it gives the ends more surface area and easier for the flowers to suck water up!... also they sell flower food at any nursery!
Reply:Put them in the fridge at night. That will lengthen their life by at least a few days. The bleach in the water is a good idea too.
Reply:I've always dropped an aspirin in the water and sprayed the flowers and greenery with hairspray. My flowers last at least 2 weeks this way.
Reply:Change the water everyday and add nutrient. Be sure the water level stays high.
Reply:you can get flower food for them in your local flower shop, they wont last much longer though :(
Reply:a tablespoon or so of bleach in the water helps for a week or two and keep them away from heat/direct sunlight...the cooler they are the longer they last
Reply:drop a aspirin in the water.
Reply:Water them.
Reply:got o a florist and get soethig to put in the water
corn syrup, jsut a little will help
trim the stems a bit too
Reply:Don't pick them! (bouquet--the whole word is French, not just the first syllable!)
Reply:put them in the refridgerator
Reply:keep them in the fridge..it works...but obviously you won't be able to look at them :p just hang em upside down to dry
Reply:water with a little bleach
Reply:first of all you need roses and you put them i water
Reply:not sure but you could get them dryed flowersforever.co.uk
And how long will they stay fresh for with your idea?
Thanks
x
How do you keep flowers fresh?
...the IDIOT who suggested "bleach" is trying to KILL your flowers... chlorine kills everything ! ...fresh water, a tea-spoon of sugar... but remember..."they" are cut flowers... "they" won't last long.
Reply:You can put them in a plastic bag in the freezer. Every couple of weeks, take them out and put some new water in the bag. BUT MAKE SURE THAT THE WATER IS ALMOST TOTALLY GONE BEFORE YOU FREEZE IT AGAIN! Now, the freezer is much harder to care for, so you can do the same thing but with the fridge! But also beware of the freezer: it works some times, but once, my flowers became flowersicles. So I would go with the fridge at night, and in the day time, but them at an angle to let more water seep in! It will last years if you use that idea. Believe me, I have some flower girl flowers from when I was 4!
Reply:Make sure you change their water every other day. when you do so, snip a little off the bottom of their stalks at an angle. make sure the water is luke warm, and if you have any, put some flower food in there. they will stay nice for a week or two.
Reply:You can soak the BOUQUET in water and add a few asprin (yes, it works!) or you can stop by a flower shop and ask them for the powder (flower food) to keep them looking fresh. :)
Reply:it sounds gay that I know this... but if you cut the ends of them at a 45 degree angle it gives the ends more surface area and easier for the flowers to suck water up!... also they sell flower food at any nursery!
Reply:Put them in the fridge at night. That will lengthen their life by at least a few days. The bleach in the water is a good idea too.
Reply:I've always dropped an aspirin in the water and sprayed the flowers and greenery with hairspray. My flowers last at least 2 weeks this way.
Reply:Change the water everyday and add nutrient. Be sure the water level stays high.
Reply:you can get flower food for them in your local flower shop, they wont last much longer though :(
Reply:a tablespoon or so of bleach in the water helps for a week or two and keep them away from heat/direct sunlight...the cooler they are the longer they last
Reply:drop a aspirin in the water.
Reply:Water them.
Reply:got o a florist and get soethig to put in the water
corn syrup, jsut a little will help
trim the stems a bit too
Reply:Don't pick them! (bouquet--the whole word is French, not just the first syllable!)
Reply:put them in the refridgerator
Reply:keep them in the fridge..it works...but obviously you won't be able to look at them :p just hang em upside down to dry
Reply:water with a little bleach
Reply:first of all you need roses and you put them i water
Reply:not sure but you could get them dryed flowersforever.co.uk
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