*A blooming tip: Last year's article in Yankee Magazine said to add a 1/2 shot glass of gin to a cup of water when they are up about 3". It will stunt their growth and make them not "as leggy."
Monday, October 31, 2011
my beautiful paperwhites from trader joe's
*A blooming tip: Last year's article in Yankee Magazine said to add a 1/2 shot glass of gin to a cup of water when they are up about 3". It will stunt their growth and make them not "as leggy."
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Thanks for the tip....I've always wondered what the 'secret' is for shorter stems.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays,
Susie
Adding gin to anything is usually a win-win! Beautiful flowers!!
ReplyDeleteOOH I like that idea blooming flowers all winter! I will have to check out my Trader Joe's and see if they have any.
ReplyDelete:-} Hugs
Lorraine
Beautiful..I love paperwhites and I love Trader Joe's..it looks so lovely in the window with the snow in the back..I think we are in for one heck of a winter...Brrr!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend Alyssa...
I'm a huge Trader Joe's fan. They have the best food and flowers and great prices. Your flowers look gorgeous with the snow. Absolutely gorgeous! Is the snow still there?
ReplyDeleteLove paper whites. great tip.
ReplyDeleteLaura