Caring for cut flowers, fall bulbs

Garden Talk

Garden Talk 

Sharing the Love – Valentine’s Day Flowers

If you’re like much of America, you either gave or received a bouquet of roses. Here are some care tips to get the longest-lasting arrangement.

• Roses often come in a plastic sleeve which retains moisture. The sleeve should be removed after purchase.

• Cut one and a half to two inches off each stem with a clean, sharp knife or flower snips.…