Cutting Queen Anne's Lace
 

Does anyone know the trick for keeping Queen Anne's Lace from drooping
after cutting?

Cutting Queen Anne's Lace
 

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

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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!"


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

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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.

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"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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"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.)

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On Jul 7, 1:04 pm, Charlie wrote:
On Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:40:17 +0000 (UTC), FragileWarrior

wrote:
Does anyone know the trick for keeping Queen Anne's Lace from drooping
after cutting?

They say to sear the cut end of poppies over a flame to keep them from
drooping. Haven't tried it.

Easy trick to try on QAL.

Charlie

FW
if Charlie's idea doesn't work, try putting the stem in boiling
water for a few seconds and then plunge the stems in cold water
all the way up to the flower heads overnight if possible.

(you must be entering flower arrangements in the county fair??
have been wondering where you were!)
Emilie
NorCal

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Charlie wrote in :

On Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:40:17 +0000 (UTC), FragileWarrior
wrote:

Does anyone know the trick for keeping Queen Anne's Lace from drooping
after cutting?

They say to sear the cut end of poppies over a flame to keep them from
drooping. Haven't tried it.

Easy trick to try on QAL.

Charlie


Okay, I'll give that a shot. Someone told me there IS a way to do it but
couldn't remember what it was. ;)

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Two words: liquid nitrogen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehqeCxeNXcw

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





"FragileWarrior" wrote in message
.. .
"betsyb" wrote in
:

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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In article ,
FragileWarrior wrote:

Okay, I'll give that a shot. Someone told me there IS a way to do it but
couldn't remember what it was. ;)

Might take a peek at http://www.housebythesideoftheroad.com/cfbook/cf.htm
--
Billy
http://angryarab.blogspot.com/

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Darren Garrison wrote:

Two words: liquid nitrogen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehqeCxeNXcw

Ah, the Mad Max of flower arrangers.
--
Billy
http://angryarab.blogspot.com/

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On Jul 7, 2:32 pm, Charlie wrote:
On Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:15:16 -0700, mleblanca
wrote:



On Jul 7, 1:04 pm, Charlie wrote:
On Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:40:17 +0000 (UTC), FragileWarrior

wrote:
Does anyone know the trick for keeping Queen Anne's Lace from drooping
after cutting?

They say to sear the cut end of poppies over a flame to keep them from
drooping. Haven't tried it.

Easy trick to try on QAL.

Charlie

FW
if Charlie's idea doesn't work, try putting the stem in boiling
water for a few seconds and then plunge the stems in cold water
all the way up to the flower heads overnight if possible.

Thanks Emilie, for this tip, hadn't heard or tried this.....duly noted
and remembered. Does this work on any cut flowers or recommended for
specific kinds? I hate cutting, or bringing home cut flowers, and they
begin to wilt quickly.....makes me feel a bit like a murderer of some
sort. :-)

So much to learn and remember.

Charlie


It works on many flowers, but not always on all. I learned of it by
using
it for hydrangeas, which were just awful about drooping down all of a
sudden.
It's also good for reviving roses that have developed an "air lock" or
a bubble of air in the stem that prevents the drawing up of water.
(To avoid this: Cut roses and then _immediately_ plunge into a bucket
of lukewarm water up to their heads.Sometimes florist roses will
droop
and who wants to lose those at the price you pay)
Yes, a lot to try to remember.........there are whole books just on
the
conditioning of cut flowers.........


Emilie

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mleblanca wrote in
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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 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.

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Billy Rose wrote in
:

In article ,
FragileWarrior wrote:

Okay, I'll give that a shot. Someone told me there IS a way to do it
but couldn't remember what it was. ;)

Might take a peek at
http://www.housebythesideoftheroad.com/cfbook/cf.htm

Nice page. That was worth a bookmark!

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

mleblanca wrote in
ups.com:

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





"FragileWarrior" wrote in
message
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"betsyb" wrote in
:

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

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"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

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On 7/7/07 5:45 PM, in article
, "Billy
Rose" wrote:

In article ,
FragileWarrior wrote:

Okay, I'll give that a shot. Someone told me there IS a way to do it but
couldn't remember what it was. ;)

Might take a peek at http://www.housebythesideoftheroad.com/cfbook/cf.htm
That sounds like nice ride some afternoon soon! It's not that far from me
and it's a great place
C

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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

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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.)

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Charlie wrote in :

They say to sear the cut end of poppies over a flame to keep them from
drooping. Haven't tried it.

Easy trick to try on QAL.

Charlie

Found the post! Thanks, Charlie. I actually cut them and immediately put
them under a flame rather than cutting in a flame. I then popped them in
water just like any other flower. Worked beautifully. Someone at the show
said that it works for any hollow stemmed flower, too, but I only tried it
on QAL.

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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!

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Charlie wrote in :

On Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:28:00 +0000 (UTC), FragileWarrior
wrote:

Charlie wrote in :

They say to sear the cut end of poppies over a flame to keep them
from drooping. Haven't tried it.

Easy trick to try on QAL.

Charlie

Found the post! Thanks, Charlie. I actually cut them and immediately
put them under a flame rather than cutting in a flame. I then popped
them in water just like any other flower. Worked beautifully.
Someone at the show said that it works for any hollow stemmed flower,
too, but I only tried it on QAL.

GREAT! Glad to see ya' back round and trust the show went well.

Makes no difference how it went, you are involved and doing what you
love. Involvement, that is the key! No matter *what* it is, or how
it is!

Care and peace
Charlie


I'm moving, though, and will be starting over in a year or two with
ANOTHER garden. Don't know if I'll do the county fairs back in WNY or
not but it was a nice experience here. I wish I had got into it a few
years earlier. :)

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rachael simpson wrote in
:

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!

Thanks, Rachael. I'm packing up to move home. I even gave away my
Checkerboard Herb Garden (which produced the blue ribbon cut of Dill, btw
:) so I'll be MIA quite a bit for the next month or two. I guess the
good part of going somewhere else is getting to start a new garden AGAIN.
The bad part is leaving behind your favorites. :(

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On 7/24/07 7:53 PM, in article ,
"FragileWarrior" wrote:

rachael simpson wrote in
:

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!

Thanks, Rachael. I'm packing up to move home. I even gave away my
Checkerboard Herb Garden (which produced the blue ribbon cut of Dill, btw
:) so I'll be MIA quite a bit for the next month or two. I guess the
good part of going somewhere else is getting to start a new garden AGAIN.
The bad part is leaving behind your favorites. :(
So why not take them home with you?
C

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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

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FragileWarrior wrote:
rachael simpson wrote in
:

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!

Thanks, Rachael. I'm packing up to move home. I even gave away my
Checkerboard Herb Garden (which produced the blue ribbon cut of Dill, btw
:) so I'll be MIA quite a bit for the next month or two. I guess the
good part of going somewhere else is getting to start a new garden AGAIN.
The bad part is leaving behind your favorites. :(

ugh...leaving behind favorites is never good fun. have a safe trip

Cutting Queen Anne's Lace
 

On Jul 24, 4:51 pm, FragileWarrior
wrote:
Charlie wrote :



On Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:28:00 +0000 (UTC), FragileWarrior
wrote:

Charlie wrote :

They say to sear the cut end of poppies over a flame to keep them
from drooping. Haven't tried it.

Easy trick to try on QAL.

Charlie

Found the post! Thanks, Charlie. I actually cut them and immediately
put them under a flame rather than cutting in a flame. I then popped
them in water just like any other flower. Worked beautifully.
Someone at the show said that it works for any hollow stemmed flower,
too, but I only tried it on QAL.

GREAT! Glad to see ya' back round and trust the show went well.

Makes no difference how it went, you are involved and doing what you
love. Involvement, that is the key! No matter *what* it is, or how
it is!

Care and peace
Charlie

I'm moving, though, and will be starting over in a year or two with
ANOTHER garden. Don't know if I'll do the county fairs back in WNY or
not but it was a nice experience here. I wish I had got into it a few
years earlier. :)

Golden Seal