Hang it upside down to dry in a dark room. I use coat hangers.

--

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"


BetsyB



"FragileWarrior" wrote in message
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Does anyone know the trick for keeping Queen Anne's Lace from drooping
after cutting?

"betsyb" wrote in
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Hang it upside down to dry in a dark room. I use coat hangers.


It's got to be fresh for what I need it for. I need it to look like it
looks in the field.

"FragileWarrior" wrote in message
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"betsyb" wrote in
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Hang it upside down to dry in a dark room. I use coat hangers.


It's got to be fresh for what I need it for. I need it to look like it
looks in the field.

They make a skinny florist wire to hold them up and change the water
frequently.

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"betsyb" wrote in
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Hang it upside down to dry in a dark room. I use coat hangers.


It's got to be fresh for what I need it for. I need it to look like it
looks in the field.

They make a skinny florist wire to hold them up and change the water
frequently.




Nope, no wires allowed. It's for a fair entry. No wire, no tape, no
nuthin' cept' water and a vase. (I suppose there could be something
added to the water but it can't be visible.)

On Jul 7, 2:14 pm, FragileWarrior
wrote:
"betsyb" wrote :





"FragileWarrior" wrote in message
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"betsyb" wrote in
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Hang it upside down to dry in a dark room. I use coat hangers.

It's got to be fresh for what I need it for. I need it to look like it
looks in the field.

They make a skinny florist wire to hold them up and change the water
frequently.

Nope, no wires allowed. It's for a fair entry. No wire, no tape, no
nuthin' cept' water and a vase. (I suppose there could be something
added to the water but it can't be visible.)


Ah I thought so. I used to be a devoted fair flower arranger. Entered
every bloomin' class. It was a good way to make garden money,
but it sure did take over your life!!
I didn't enter at all this year and the feeling of freedom was great!
(we went camping instead)
Emilie

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On Jul 7, 2:14 pm, FragileWarrior
wrote:
"betsyb" wrote
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"FragileWarrior" wrote in
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"betsyb" wrote in
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Hang it upside down to dry in a dark room. I use coat hangers.

It's got to be fresh for what I need it for. I need it to look
like it looks in the field.

They make a skinny florist wire to hold them up and change the
water frequently.

Nope, no wires allowed. It's for a fair entry. No wire, no tape, no
nuthin' cept' water and a vase. (I suppose there could be something
added to the water but it can't be visible.)


Ah I thought so. I used to be a devoted fair flower arranger. Entered
every bloomin' class. It was a good way to make garden money,
but it sure did take over your life!!

I only discovered the fair last year. Had two entries in the flower
class, seven in the Arts and Crafts. Cleaned up in Arts and Crafts but
in the intervening year, I took the Master Gardener course and I'm now
scheduled to work the fair during the flower show this year. There is
one entry called, "Road To The Fair" where you are supposed to find the
stuff for the arrangement ON THE WAY to the fair. Last year everyone
used QAL and every single one looked like crap by judging time. I'm only
playing around with the thought of entering this year but I thought I'd
be ready in case I decided to play the night before the event.


Okay, next question: I'm looking for herbs (HAS to be herbs) with common
names (or Latin ones if they exist) that have to do with money. I've
come up with Pennyroyal and Lamb's Quarters, so far. I need two or three
more. Any ideas? Obscure names will do as long as they are really
legit.

On 7/8/07 7:11 AM, in article ,
"FragileWarrior" wrote:

mleblanca wrote in
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On Jul 7, 2:14 pm, FragileWarrior
wrote:
"betsyb" wrote
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"FragileWarrior" wrote in
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"betsyb" wrote in
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Hang it upside down to dry in a dark room. I use coat hangers.

It's got to be fresh for what I need it for. I need it to look
like it looks in the field.

They make a skinny florist wire to hold them up and change the
water frequently.

Nope, no wires allowed. It's for a fair entry. No wire, no tape, no
nuthin' cept' water and a vase. (I suppose there could be something
added to the water but it can't be visible.)


Ah I thought so. I used to be a devoted fair flower arranger. Entered
every bloomin' class. It was a good way to make garden money,
but it sure did take over your life!!

I only discovered the fair last year. Had two entries in the flower
class, seven in the Arts and Crafts. Cleaned up in Arts and Crafts but
in the intervening year, I took the Master Gardener course and I'm now
scheduled to work the fair during the flower show this year. There is
one entry called, "Road To The Fair" where you are supposed to find the
stuff for the arrangement ON THE WAY to the fair. Last year everyone
used QAL and every single one looked like crap by judging time. I'm only
playing around with the thought of entering this year but I thought I'd
be ready in case I decided to play the night before the event.
How about twining the QAL around a stick and propping the head up that way?


Okay, next question: I'm looking for herbs (HAS to be herbs) with common
names (or Latin ones if they exist) that have to do with money. I've
come up with Pennyroyal and Lamb's Quarters, so far. I need two or three
more. Any ideas? Obscure names will do as long as they are really
legit.

I'll think on it!
C

"FragileWarrior" wrote in message
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Okay, next question: I'm looking for herbs (HAS to be herbs) with common
names (or Latin ones if they exist) that have to do with money. I've
come up with Pennyroyal and Lamb's Quarters, so far. I need two or three
more. Any ideas? Obscure names will do as long as they are really
legit.


Moneywort
Lysimachia nummularia

Money Plant
Lunaria annua

dollar weed
Rhynchosia reniformis

Penny cress
Thlaspi arvense

or if you want to really stretch the money theme......
Shepard's Purse
Capsella bursa-pastoris

Those are all I can think of just off the top of my memory. Can't think of
any having to do with nickels and dimes, there are some herbs with 'pence'
and 'pound' in the name but not sure if you need this to be only USA
currency.

Val

dont know if it will work, but with water lilies you wait til they
open and then put them in the frig and keep em cold and they wont
close. this is used when making wedding bouquets. Ingrid

mleblanca wrote in news:1183843677.868649.219240
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Ah I thought so. I used to be a devoted fair flower arranger. Entered
every bloomin' class. It was a good way to make garden money,
but it sure did take over your life!!
I didn't enter at all this year and the feeling of freedom was great!
(we went camping instead)
Emilie


Well I entered a limited amount of things. Got six or seven blue ribbons,
a Champion ribbon for Herb Collection and Reserve Grand Champion in
Arrangements for a teeny little thing less that 4" big at any point. Not
bad for my second and last fair.

BTW, burning the end of the Queen's Anne Lace worked like a charm. Thanks
for that suggestion, whoever had it. (Sorry, too tired to go back and look
for the post but I have thought of you kindly the last few days.)

FragileWarrior wrote:
mleblanca wrote in news:1183843677.868649.219240
@e9g2000prf.googlegroups.com:

Ah I thought so. I used to be a devoted fair flower arranger. Entered
every bloomin' class. It was a good way to make garden money,
but it sure did take over your life!!
I didn't enter at all this year and the feeling of freedom was great!
(we went camping instead)
Emilie


Well I entered a limited amount of things. Got six or seven blue ribbons,
a Champion ribbon for Herb Collection and Reserve Grand Champion in
Arrangements for a teeny little thing less that 4" big at any point. Not
bad for my second and last fair.

BTW, burning the end of the Queen's Anne Lace worked like a charm. Thanks
for that suggestion, whoever had it. (Sorry, too tired to go back and look
for the post but I have thought of you kindly the last few days.)

been wondering where you got to, and how things went at the fair.
congrats on your winnings!

On Jul 24, 4:25 pm, FragileWarrior
wrote:


Well I entered a limited amount of things. Got six or seven blue ribbons,
a Champion ribbon for Herb Collection and Reserve Grand Champion in
Arrangements for a teeny little thing less that 4" big at any point. Not
bad for my second and last fair.

Congratulations, FW.
That is quite an accomplishment!
Those miniature arrangements are every bit as difficult as
a standard sized one. Many people never are able to get
the scale right.

So, well done.
I bet you will enter again, it's in your blood now lol
Emilie