How to make your garden flowers last longer in a vase

To extend the life of cut garden flowers, choose long-lasting varieties, cut at the right stage and use proper hydration and ...
SFGate

A year-round source for cut flowers / Author Amy Stewart says anything from the garden can be put in a vase with a little experimentation

I never planned to transform my entire yard into a cutting garden. It happened gradually. A few callas would find their way into a vase in early spring, then some daffodils would turn up on a hall ...
Iowa Public Radio

Bringing blooms inside: how to care for cut flowers

Cut flowers are a wonderful way to brighten any room. Bringing cut flowers into your home can cheer up the rainiest summer days and the coldest weeks of winter. But how do you make sure they stay ...
Chicago Tribune

Simple steps can extend vase life of fresh-cut flowers

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 ...