To preserve flowers, you can either press them, hang them upside down, or dry them in silica gel.

I love always having a jar full of fresh flowers in my space, from fluffy hydrangeas to delicate peonies to fiery birds of paradise—especially when they’re snipped from my family’s garden. Alas, these ...

Picking up a fresh bouquet is the easiest way to spruce up your home (and boost your mood!)—but no matter the time of year, your beloved flowers and foliage will start to wither eventually. Instead of ...

FLOWERS and bouquets often have a sentimental value, but they don't last forever. With these few simple tips, you can keep your favourite flowers and even display them around the house. No matter what ...

Perhaps it is the fragility of flowers that makes them endearing to us. We are probably more aware of that, living in the Poconos, than our fellow gardeners in the tropical climates because our ...

Now that gardens are in full bloom and floral shops are teeming with inexpensive flowers, it’s easy to fill vases in our homes with fresh-cut stems. The season’s bounty can last year round, however, ...

Every gardener knows the pleasure of the season’s first blooms. Plan ahead, and you can surround yourself with your favorite flowers year-round with little effort. It all starts with picking the ...