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The Power of Flowers

A new Harvard study shows that flowers in the home can make us kinder, help beat the blues, and so much more!

Fresh flowers can cheer up any drab room -- not to mention score points with your sweetie. But make us kinder as well? So says Harvard psychologist Nancy Etcoff, PhD.

She sent 54 people either a mixed bouquet or a candle in a hurricane glass. Flower recipients said they felt more compassion toward others than those who got the candles, and reported more enthusiasm at work too. Place blooms in the kitchen or bedroom so you'll see them first thing in the morning. That's when moods tend to be lower and blossoms can provide their biggest boost.

From Reader's Digest - February 2007

 

• • Landscaping
• • Gardening
• Family Life

• Flower Arranging Tips
• Floral expert Rebecca Cole shares her how-to ideas for everyday display and care.
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• Growing Flowers for Your Home
• You don’t need to be a master gardener or florist to enjoy flowers at home.
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• Table Centerpiece of Dried Flowers
• This beautiful arrangement is easy to make and will add style to any corner of your home.
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