The green foam product wasn't originally invented for flower arranging, but in the 1950s, Vernon Smithers of Smithers-Oasis patented it for this use.

Wine and flowers go hand in hand - especially in this gorgeous DIY. Learn how to create a beautiful arrangement with a bottle of wine and some blooms.

Make table decor with foam flowers We all get drawn to floral things. Probably it’s the innate pleasant memory emanated by flowers, that fascinates artists and perfume makers alike.

Bunnings sells a 23cm Artificial Flower Accessory Dry Foam Brick for $5.98. The woman then pours water over the foam which quickly absorbs and keep the flowers fresh.

FLAVOR TIPS. Chef Susan Notter offers these tips for pairing flavors in sophisticated desserts. • "I love to see where things grow," she says.