The Great Revival
Bringing roses back to life is easier than it sounds
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Roses are especially susceptible to wilting, but you can give the flower CPR, says Bob Heffernan, the executive director of the Monroe, Conn.-based Connecticut Florists Association. "If a rose takes a gulp of air, it creates a bubble [in the stem] that blocks water coming up," Heffernan says. To revive a rose, fill a large container, such as a roasting pan as long as the rose, with cool or tepid water. Submerge the entire rose under water and cut about two inches off the stem. Leave the rose under water for about an hour. The process forces the air bubble back out, according to Heffernan.
Bev Bennett, a veteran food writer and editor, is the author of "Dinner for Two: A Cookbook for Couples" and "30-Minute Meals for Dummies"
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