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    Sunflower: Growing from seed and care

    The sunflower is one of the most radiant and joyful flowers of summer, which leaves no one untouched. Its magnificent, large flower heads turn to follow the sun, and it is this unique trait that has given the plant its name. The sunflower is popular both in flower fields, gardens, and as a cut flower, spreading a sense of late…

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    Growing China Asters from seed

    The China aster is lovely and striking in a bouquet, with its large flowers. The China aster can also be grown from seed in Finland. There are various colours available, including white, pink, blue, lilac, and champagne. The China aster blooms later in the autumn, as its growing period is slightly longer than many other cut flowers in Finland. Here…

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    Pink tulips – a lovely spring bouquet

    I bought new tulips for the weekend, but since they are still in bud, I decided to post pictures of the previous tulip bouquet 🌷. Tulips generally last about two weeks at home – because I store tulips overnight in the refrigerator. It is interesting to watch how the tulip changes its shape and colour in the vase. At first,…

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    Storing Tulips in the Fridge

    Yes, you can, storing tulips in the refrigerator helps keep them beautifully fresh and bright! Storing tulips in the fridge is a good option if you want to enjoy tulips in a vase for longer. This is because the cold temperature slows down the tulips’ natural aging process, allowing them to last longer in a vase. The tulip water also…

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    Cut flowers make your home beautiful

    Bringing cut flowers into your home is an easy and affordable way to add beauty and life to any room. Whether you buy them from a flower shop or grocery store, adding fresh flowers will instantly brighten up any room. With a few simple tips, you can ensure that your cut flowers last longer and look their best in your…

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    Planning a cut flower garden

    Do you dream of your own cut flowers in the flower bed? A cut flower garden is wonderful when you can pick your own grown cut flowers for bouquets all summer long. January-February is a good time to plan your cut flowers for the flower bed, as you can start sowing the first cut flower seeds in February, so it’s…

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    How to make tulips last longer?

    I bought the first tulip bouquet of the year on a dark and slushy weekday evening on my way home from work. The colorful and wonderful tulips immediately brightened up my home and my mood. Tulips can last surprisingly long if you take care of them properly. Here are my best tips on how to make your tulips last longer…

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    The most common cut flowers for home growing

    Which cut flowers are suitable for growing in your own garden? Good and long-lasting cut flowers that can be grown from seeds include garden asters, zinnias, cosmos, cornflowers, Drummond’s phlox, scabious, black-eyed Susan, Queen Anne’s lace, sweet peas, snapdragons, dahlias, pot marigolds, violas, and poppies. Dahlias can also be grown from tubers. Popular spring cut flowers are tulips and daffodils.…