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5 Things that You Can Do with Old Flower Bouquets

It is thrilling to receive a flower bouquet.  Flowers affect people positively and can help alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety. Studies also link flowers with emotional health and are said to have immediate and long-term effects on moods. Aside from that, most flowers are naturally beautiful. It would be hard to not appreciate a bouquet especially from a person dear to you.

Fresh flowers wilt over time and as much as you want to keep them you may find the need to dispose of them eventually. However, did you know that you have other options? If the flower bouquet is just too special to be thrown away, here are some of the best ideas that you can try with old flower bouquets.

 

5 Ideas to Use Old Flower Bouquets

 

Art Piece

Love art? There are many things that you can create with an old flower bouquet. Dry them up and put them in a frame to create nice wall art that you can display. Another option is to use dried flowers to adorn gift boxes. You can also use them to add designs to cards. These are some of the suggestions that will add a little more charm to the presents you’ll give away.

 

Potpourri

Have you been interested in potpourri or the mixture of aromatic and dried petals, herbs or even spices that are kept in a jar? You can create your own using an old flower bouquet. You’ll need to dry the flowers and add a scent of your liking. Scented oils will do but you have to check the fragrance first to make sure that it won’t be too strong or overpowering.

 

Rose Water

Did you receive a bouquet of roses? You might want to turn it into homemade rose water. The process is easy too. Just combine the rose petals with water in a pan then cover. Bring it to a boil then reduce the temperature to allow the water to simmer. Once the color of the petals has faded leave the lid on and allow it to cool. Strain into a container and store. At room temperature, rose water may last up to 7 days. When refrigerated, it can last up to several weeks.

 

Culinary Treat

If you happen to receive flowers that are suitable for consumption, you can eat them too! It is no longer unusual to find flowers in salads and beverages as they add aroma and layers of flavors to dishes. Edible flowers are now a culinary treat! If you want to know what are the types of edible flowers that you can try, here’s a list of the blooms you can actually eat.

 

Replant

Would you like to keep a remembrance of your flower bouquet that would last really long? Put your green thumb to good use. You’ll just need a good gardening spot so you can grow blooms from an old flower bouquet. The next time you receive a special flower arrangement, save their seeds and replant them. You might even be surprised at the results.

 

ALSO READ: How to Turn Flower Arrangements from Simple to Elegant

 

The next time you receive a flower bouquet, don’t just wait for them to wilt. They can serve other purposes and you’ll appreciate making the most of them instead of just throwing them away. Try the ideas mentioned above and you might just get more excited the next time you receive a flower arrangement.

 

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