Names Of Flowers
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Fresh Flowers
Fresh flowers are undoubtedly the most common form of home decoration especially for the purpose of adding color, freshness and zest to the home. They are also a symbol of affection and given during times of sadness. In fact, today fresh flowers are a common sight in offices, malls and even restaurants. There are more to fresh flowers then what meet your eyes. According to the research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, fr Read More... -
Preserving Fresh Flowers
The practice of preserving flowers has been around since colonial times. Flowers can be preserved in different ways such as air drying and pressing, or using various drying agents such as sand, homemade mixtures or silica gel. Some flowers such as baby's breath, globe amaranth, cattail, and strawflower can be dried by simply hanging the stems upside down in a dark, well-ventilated area. This method, known as air-drying or the "hang and dry" met Read More... -
Drying Fresh Flowers
Flowers are a symbol of beauty and exude freshness all around. However, fresh flowers have a short shelf life. Drying flowers using the right technique can result in preserving them as close to their original form, flexibility, color and texture. There are many methods that are used to dry flowers. Pressing is the most popular form of drying fresh flowers. Flowers are neatly straightened and kept between sheets of paper and weighted. This ensure Read More...
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