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| Haniff |
| 08/13/01 at 00:39:09 |
| Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh You can treat this as Household Hints-3 :) If you want to see this in the Ikhwan folder, please petition the Admin ;-) [center]Flower arrangements By Anis Siddiqi[/center] When someone gives you flowers or if you buy them, the first thing that you should do before arranging them is to re-cut the stems, preferably under water so no airlock can form in the stem which prevents water from reaching the flower head. Stems which bleed should then be seared with a flame and those with woody stems (except roses) hammered. Finally, give the flowers a good drink right up to their necks in lukewarm water in a cool dark place. Keep them there till the next day before arranging. If you run out of pinholders, wires or oasis, the next best support is scotch-tape. First fill the vase with water to avoid getting the tape wet. Then make a noughts and crosses grid with the tape, running it well down for firmness. When buying flowers make sure they are fresh. The way to do this is to look at the stems below the water-line. Those that have been in the shop too long have slimy stems. There is also no sheen on the petals of old flowers and the pollen falls off easily. Don't buy flowers with these signs. Always carry flowers with the heads down. This way there is less chance of flowers bending or breaking. If your vases have become stained and smelly, the way to remove the stains as well as get rid of the smell is to wash it with a mixture of salt, vinegar and water. If the stains or smell is too bad, fill the vase with the mixture and leave it overnight. Flower arrangements wilt under sunshine or strong draughts. So avoid keeping them directly under a fan or near a door or window where they are exposed to sun and wind. If the stem of one of your flowers is bent you can still use it in your arrangement by pushing a pin or a toothpick through the centers of the bent portions. Some leaves are beautiful and you wish you could preserve them. Well, you can. First submerge them in water for a few hours. Then gently dry them with a soft towel. Apply a coating of clear plastic emulsion all over the leaves and stems. They will now last a long time without withering or getting discolored. When potted plants can't be watered for a couple of weeks, water them before leaving. Stand each pot separately in big plastic bags and tie it around the stems of the plant. Do not leave it in direct sunlight. The plastic bag conserves all the moisture in the pot. Hairpins or clips painted green are ideal for holding creepers and vines invisibly in place. When potting plants, put your old worn out sponges on the bottom of your pots before putting in the soil. They'll hold the moisture and give good drainage. To prune rose without getting stabbed, hold on to the limbs with a pair of pliers. Your prize blooms can be protected in the garden from heavy rain by placing a plastic bag over the flowers like a hood. An old shoe-horn makes a handy trowel for digging around potted plants to loosen the soil. It is also very useful for reaching deep into the pot to ease out a plant for transplanting. [i]Arab News -14 April 1995[/i] Wassalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Haniff (with 2 f's) |
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| nehar |
| 08/13/01 at 01:23:25 |
[quote] You can treat this as Household Hints-3 :) If you want to see this in the Ikhwan folder, please petition the Admin ;-) [/quote] [slm] Bro.Haniff, save admin from the trouble and do it urself. Go 2 modify and delete this post. Then move this post 2 ikhwan folder. it will b good cuz the brothers folder is pretty dead now, so it will make u guys look good 4 a change, lol!! [wlm] nehar |
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| nehar |
| 08/13/01 at 01:29:44 |
| [slm] i just checked the ikhwan folder and the last post was on 10th august 15.25, u really should take this post there!!! [wlm] nehar |
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| jannah |
| 08/13/01 at 01:43:18 |
| I actually thought these tips were pretty interesting. It doesn't have to be moved necessarily. Maybe some sisters can find some tips that would help out brothers as well and post them there... |
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| Haniff |
| 08/13/01 at 02:24:29 |
| Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh [quote]Bro.Haniff, save admin from the trouble and do it urself. Go 2 modify and delete this post. Then move this post 2 ikhwan folder. it will b good cuz the brothers folder is pretty dead now, so it will make u guys look good 4 a change, lol!![/quote] Do you have a DIY handbook handy??? Anyway, thanks for the suggestion :) Please check the Ikhwan folder. It has come alive now :o Wassalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Haniff (with 2 f's) |
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| BrKhalid |
| 08/13/01 at 06:05:43 |
| Asalaamu Alaikum ;-) [quote]When buying flowers make sure they are fresh. The way to do this is to look at the stems below the water-line. Those that have been in the shop too long have slimy stems[/quote] I'm glad to hear that some people still take the time and effort of picking out flowers instead of ordering them online ;) |
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| jannah |
| 08/13/01 at 11:58:33 |
| wlm, I'd never order flowers online if I didn't have to. They are eXTREMEly expensive.. In the shop the prices are much more reasonable and you can actually pick out the best quality ones, colors, textures etc... |
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| princess |
| 08/21/01 at 09:44:32 |
| as'salaamualikum ;-D [quote]I'd never order flowers online if I didn't have to. They are eXTREMEly expensive.. In the shop the prices are much more reasonable and you can actually pick out the best quality ones, colors, textures etc...[/quote] i've ordered flowers online..and all the times i have, alhamdulillah, they've been awesome, and totally loved..:) u just gotta know where to shop ;) and as far as cost is concerned..if the person is worth it, i don't mind :) also, where i work, there's a florist RIGHT NEXT TO ME! i love that :) can't ever have too many flowers :) [sigh] :) have a nice day :) feamanAllah ;-D |
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| Anik |
| 08/21/01 at 12:33:17 |
| A.A. no, I like this post here! i guess some people would view flower arranging as more of a sister's thing (i am not pasing any judgement here), but it sure is interesting! where do u find this stuff brother? asalaamu alaikum. abdullah,. |
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| Haniff |
| 08/22/01 at 00:18:27 |
| Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh [quote]where do u find this stuff brother?[/quote] I have replied you via a Madina Message. [wlm] Haniff (with 2 f's) |
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