How does one use Glycerine to preserve evergreens for garland and wreaths?

Question

I like to make my own garland with fresh evergreens but would like to preserve them in glynerine so they last longer - I don't know how long this process takes. Thank you

Answer 1

I've never heard of using glycerine for this purpose. But you can use an antidessicant that you buy from most L&G Centers. Bonide has one called Wilt-Stop and the most widely used is Wilt-pruf. They come in concentrates or ready-to-use sprays. You just thoroughly spray the needles and branches and let them dry before using them. Some people also put the cut end of the branch in liquid (hot) bees wax to seal the end. Store them in the cold until you're ready to use them. Even with these measures it will only last a 4 to 5 weeks tops before the needles start to drop.

If you need longer than that consider artificial. Some looks so real now that our customers sometimes have to touch it to know if it's real or not.

Answer 2

I've heard of glycerin and it works if you want you're flowers or evergreens to be flaccid now don't know how glycerin works that one i know is silica gel ( it's in form of tiny spheres) it's works very good and also it's very easy to use follow this steps
1.- Place one inch of gel in a cup of the desire size according to the flower or leave then place the item inside the cup make sure it does not move the carefully introduce the gel at the sides and some inside the flower (if flower) 'til is fully covered close and place in a dark dry place
2.-after a week remove the gel be careful or you'll brake the flower then use for decorations