Valentine's Day is coming up, and you know what that means: it's time to think about getting some flowers for your sweetheart. 
It's also time to realize that flowers go way up in price at this time of year, and it's not like most of us can just go pick some roses out of our own gardens. My rosebushes are buried under more than two feet of snow right now, and we're expecting another winter storm with "significant snowfall" tonight and tomorrow.
If you want to give flowers as a Valentine's Day gift this year, you can still find ways to do that without breaking the bank. We've got Valentine's Flower Coupons galore as well as special Valentine's Day Deals--so don't miss those. Ordering early can help; don't wait until the last minute and expect to get several dozen huge red roses at 6 PM on Sunday. (It's not going to happen, and those gas-station roses won't last until the end of your Valentine's Day date.)
Why not make a statement with a single gorgeous red rose attached to a special card or other gift? Or, if you want a huge arrangement, try less-expensive blooms like tulips or carnations. Going on a date? Skip the bouquet and get a corsage.
And once you've got those flowers, make sure you treat them well so they'll last. Change the water every two days, and make a fresh cut with a sharp knife or kitchen shears each time you change the water. Use the preservative packet that comes with the flowers, and keep them out of heavy drafts. Finally, keep the leaves out of the water.
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2 Responses to “Flower Time!”
Good advice, I've also added about a capful of chlorine bleach or Clorox to my cut flowers, sound crazy but it works. They will last almost twice as long.
This year I'm not asking for flowers though, I think I'd rather have candy
Last year my son paid a fortune for a single red rose for Valentines day.
They really do seem to hike up the price, so getting
any discount is a great bonus.