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Air-drying involves hanging a bouquet upside down in a warm well-ventilated area for about a week. Air-drying dehydrates the flower, so that it does not suffer normal decomposition.An old-fashioned method of flower preservation involves pressing the flowers...

Ideal conditions are 90 to 95 percent humidity. Warm temperatures also make them more susceptible to disease. A root cellar or storage cabinet that can be maintained at the ideal temperature and humidity is best for long-term storage of large quantities...

Store in an open plastic bag if you don't have perforated bags.Store the bagged radishes in the vegetable crisper drawer of the refrigerator. Prepare and store the radishes immediately after pulling so the roots don't begin to decline or lose their signature...

You will see a fibrous substance that is either gray or white making its way through the top of the compost. After you harvest the first growth of mushrooms, additional crops will grow for up to a month.

All three are loose materials that will allow for a very small amount of water storage for the orchid, but mainly they will hold the plant in place without "packing" it in too tightly.

The bulblets eventually produce new tulip plants.All tulips have a perianth composed of six petals and six sepals. All tulip flowers have six petals, and the petals can be smooth, fringed or ruffled.

Differences in ingredients and packaging affect the longevity of different products. Some brand labels recommend refrigerator storage from point of sale, even for unopened product.Extracted directly from the leaves at home, aloe vera sap can be applied...

Improper air circulation leads to moisture buildup, which causes onions to sprout or rot.Place the onions in a dry location, at 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Once sprouted, the bulbs rot more quickly.

Any failure in fruit set is referred to as abscission. Citrus fruits belong to the first group, hence lemons need to be fully ripe before they are picked. The pollen grains are sticky and the flowers either cross or self-pollinate by insects that are...

As tubers begin to develop, keep them covered with perlite to prevent sun damage.Use ordinary tap water to water the seed potatoes every three to five days, preventing the perlite from drying out.

The outer part of a plant stem may also contain chloroplasts.The inner stem cells and underground organs, such as the root system or bulb, contain no chloroplasts. Light is captured in small pancake-shaped discs called thylakoids, which contain chlorophyll,...

There are many to choose from, including sea holly, pink pokers, baby's breath, and larkspur. There should be no light or humidity.Let the everlastings dry for at least three days.

Add seasonings to roasted seeds, such as Cajun, barbecue or taco. Nut purveyors may refer to the raw seed as either "in shell" if it still has the shell or "no shell" if it does not have a shell.Once shelled, the meat inside of the sunflower seed is typically...

Observing a leaf, you can see the veins containing xylem and phloem that deliver water to the cells and carry away sugars produced during photosynthesis. Looking at a flower, you general notice its sterile tissue first: the ray of colorful petals that...

This gaseous exchange takes place in all life forms, from insects to fish to human beings to plants, including algae and fungus.Internal respiration is the distribution process in the body of an animal wherein oxygen is carried via the lungs and bloodstream...

You can also purchase rosemary from your local organic garden shop, herb supply store or florist. Shake the jar once each day for one week.Store the jar in a dark place with moderate temperatures for two more weeks, letting it age and absorb the rosemary's...

Check on the contents of the bag every 3 to 4 days to make sure the peat moss remains moist, but not sodden wet. Germination of Italian cypress seeds can take as long as 1 to 2 months.Transplant the Italian cypress once they reach a manageable size, about...

Storing the baby carrots much as you would full-size ones ensures the longest shelf life with retention of flavor and texture.Leave baby carrots sealed in their original bag until you are ready to use them.

Hold the stalk steady with one hand and use the sanitized cutting tool with the other.Discard the wax-covered portion of the stalk. Pour isopropyl alcohol on the folded towel until it is nearly saturated.

The spray should work to repel the birds from eating the seeds and ruining the plants. Cut them with a knife to mash well.Fill an empty plastic half-gallon container with water. Sometimes birds can be the biggest problem you have with a garden.

The drying process takes approximately one week and requires common household items. If you received roses for a special occasion, such as an anniversary, dry them so they'll last for years.

If you would like to, you can also can the cucumbers to make homemade pickles. Another option is to store the cucumbers in a root cellar where the temperature is significantly cooler.Cucumbers should be stored between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit in order...

Granny Smith apples are a late-season, green-skinned cultivar from Australia.The yellow-skinned, yellow-fleshed, disease-resistant Sir Prize apple variety is very acid-tart when first picked.

Harvest those that have developed firm flesh and avoid those that are thin or flimsy.Cut the ripe pepperoncini from the plant with shears, leaving 1/2 inch of the stem attached. Picking the peppers during the yellow-green period results in a crisp pepper...

Allow the figs to cool for at least 30 minutes on the rack.Place the figs into the plastic bag and close the bag loosely. Microwave the figs for 10 minutes.Open the microwave and flip the figs over with a spatula so the cut edges face up.Place the plate...

Stir the sunflower seeds after 15 minutes to keep them from burning.Pour 2 cups of warm sunflower seeds into a plastic sealed storage bag. Place a lid on the saucepan and reduce the heat to simmer the seeds for two hours.Remove the sunflower seeds from...

Remove the strawberry seeds from the envelope and press two seeds, ¼ inch into the soil of each cell.Spray the soil with warm water from a spray bottle. With a little preparation, you can grow your own strawberry plants indoors from the seeds of the...