Give Valentines gifts with lasting memories

Carolyn Saft UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension Contributor Our stores are filled with heart-shaped boxes of chocolates sold as symbols of love. Are they though? One piece of chocolate is about 75 calories, which would require a good 20-minute ride on the exercycle. Eat three pieces and now you have an hour invested to avoid weight gain. So, we think maybe flowers would be better. A dozen roses is a romantic gesture and will add cheer for about two weeks. But, sadly, they die and we are left with something for the compost pile. Hmmm...how about a live plant? Yes! And with a little care it will keep growing for years. Many people cherish the plants that are passed down through the