Field and Garden: Keep your Valentine's bouquet looking fresh

It seems that just yesterday we turned over our calendars and began the new year. Now Valentine’s Day is upon us, and our thoughts turn to cards, chocolate and of course, flowers.

Last year, 22 percent of American’s bought fresh flowers or plants as gifts on Valentine’s Day. Red roses were the most popular choice, followed by pink roses and then white ones.

Although roses are the traditional flowe...