Cut-fl ower Food Recipe

Part 2: Choose Your Lifestyle

What joy to have your fl owers last longer! Simply snip the fl ower stems at an angle, taking off about 2cm (the angled cut increases surface area for more absorption) and remove any leaves that sit below the waterline.

• 2 tbsp white sugar • 2 tbsp white vinegar • Half a tsp household bleach • Stir ingredients into 2L of tepid water • Add fl owers! Left-over mixture can be kept in the fridge. Change water once a week and retrim ends. The sugar feeds the fl owers, the household bleach kills germs, and the vinegar increases acidity for better absorption.

The recipe works well for garden and commercially grown fl owers; from delicate roses to bold proteas!