[thechat] Keeping flowers alive
Luther, Ron
Ron.Luther at hp.com
Fri Jan 6 08:40:38 CST 2006
Joel Canfield noted:
>>I'd forgotten this: cut the stems under running water, then
>>get them into water quickly. Prevents air bubbles from getting
>>into the stems and prevent uptake of water.
"Aye ... and be suren keelhaul that thar stem on the kitty-korner-wise
with a sharp cutlass. This avoids tearing the delicates and
maximizimums
their capacnicity fer hold'n their grog. Hardier fleurs kin ev'n be
'drowned'! Hold'n the ent'r fleur under the waters satnurnates the
petals and the stem to ensure a longer lasting bounty fer yer beauty."
Arrrrr,
RonL.
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