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April 2008
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"According to a University of Missouri horticulturist some lemon-lime soda could breathe extra life into the beautiful bunch. A homemade preservative for long-lasting, sweet-smelling roses can be made by mixing 12 ounces of lemon-lime soda (regular, not diet), 12 ounces of water and a half teaspoon of bleach or mouthwash. For hard water, a drop of dishwashing liquid should be added to the solution." Also: cut your stems at a diagonal, remove any leaves that end up underwater (leaves harbor bacteria), and if the roses still wilt, cut the stems again to see if they'll start taking in water again. With our new-found plant knowledge, I think this means we all deserve a $100+ bouquet tomorrow. I'm just sayin.... EVANS CAGLAGE/Staff Photographer E-mail entry: |
You don't need a green thumb to preserve the pretty roses your sweetheart will buy you for V-Day, girls. Here are quick tips to make your flowers last longer (and thus, lengthening the amount of time your friends/co-workers are jealous of your perfect, perfect love.) |
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