Arthur Schlesinger Quotes

We need to think about the bigger picture, long term.

The sugar provides `food` for energy and also helps the flower continue to take up water over the long term and delays the decline of the flower. The acidifier makes it easier for the solution to go up the stem and keeps the flowers hydrated. The antimicrobial reduces the growth of microorganisms in the vase solution.

We are excited to be working with an organization that shares our goal of financially empowering women business owners,

It`s possible roses might have been cut even earlier than four to seven days previous, especially on Valentine`s Day -- the number-one holiday for florists -- when there is such a big market all at once. So, it`s good to get them back into water as soon as possible.

The amount they give you is about enough for a quart of water. If your vase doesn`t hold that much, use proportionately less of the packet. Also make sure your vase is clean to delay the growth of microorganisms. Let the flower preservative dissolve.

There is no one position.

Usually, the limiting factor for roses is water. If the rose is not getting enough water, it will let you know. Bent neck is the common sign that water uptake is not adequate, and the upper stem bends over because it is the weakest part.

We need to help get them stable. Mentally, they have been through a lot, a lot of stuff. We`ve got to keep giving them hope so they can go on, so they can refocus.

We expect about 30 to 40 percent of that will finance women-owned business, based on the makeup of the small-business segment, but there is no upper limit.

Reality is just setting in now.