Hi Flower Lovers, Today we thought we’d introduce you to a member of our esteemed Calyx Flowers’ team – his name is Brian Goodhue and he is our resident marketing whiz. Not only is Brian our number one numbers guy, he has quite a green thumb – two actually. As you can see, he has… Read more »
Category: flower food
Edible Flowers For the Sweet Tooth
Edible flowers? But of course… I recently stumbled upon these floral gems at quaint candy store appropriately named, The Sugar Shack. Gummy Flowers are as delightful as a bouquet of real flowers for those of us who indulge our sweet tooth. They come in six fruity flavors: grape, blue raspberry, mango, cherry, orange and strawberry.… Read more »
How Flower Food Works
Some visitors to the blog have asked me why flower food keeps cut flowers fresher longer. This answer comes from Annie Bond, author of the book “Better Basics for the Home” (see link below): The little packet of flower food are bactericides that kill the bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. Here are tips of reaching this… Read more »
Flower Food Recipes: How to Make Your own Cut Flower Food
Cut-flower bouquets bought from a flower delivery website or from your local florist will usually have powdered “flower food” to extend the life of your bouquet. But for wildflowers or flowers gathered from your garden, if you don’t have store-bought flower food on hand, you can make your own. Warning: I have NOT tested these… Read more »