For some countries, after April showers come May flowers, and many celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday. If you’re thinking a bunch of freshly cut flowers will make mum’s day, the team at Reactions Everyday Chemistry have some science-backed tips to help make them the gift that keeps on giving.
Originally published by Cosmos as Saving cut flowers with science
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