Preserving Your Flowers

Today, so soon after Valentine's Day, people tuned in to watch the Tiger Woods' press conference. Most people are aware of the conference topic, but we won't let this spoil our month of romance!

Valentine's Day is not only meant for couples, but for acknowledging the love that people share. If you were awesome enough to have a party (rather than an inclusive dinner for two), then hopefully you had some pretty cool decorations and floral arrangements.

But before you toss your Valentine's Day flowers into the trash, have you considered preserving them and having the romantic glow last for a couple, maybe even a few more weeks?

You can dry and preserve flowers in the convenience of your home, but it never hurts to consult your florist about your particular floral arrangement or your options to freeze-dry your flowers or not.

Before hanging your flowers upside-down in a cool, dark place, remove the leaves and tie the stems with twine. You can then take silica gel and store the flowers within a container that contains the gel. This method should allow your pretty flowers to keep for an extra week or two!