Flowers

Follow these simple tips to help keep your flowers blooming and looking their best for as long as possible.

• Fresh Water. Change the water every couple of days or when it starts looking a bit cloudy. Make sure that all leaves are above the water line and not in the water. Leaves can make the water get cloudy sooner.

• Fresh Cut. Trim the stems at an angle (1/2 inch) using a sharp pair of scissors or floral shears when you bring them home and each time you change the water. This exposes fresh tissue and provides a larger area for water to absorb.

• Cozy Corner. Find a comfy spot for your flowers away from direct sunlight, drafts, and anything that gives off too much heat.

• Nourish. Feed your flowers with a packet of flower food if it came with the bouquet. These nutrients help keep them healthy and prevent bacterial growth. Just follow the instructions on the packet for best results.

• Fruit-Free Zone. Keep your flowers far away from any ripening fruit. Some fruit (like apples) release a gas called ethylene that can make flowers wilt faster.

• Snip, Snip. To keep your bouquet looking fresh, trim off any wilting or fading blooms.

• Second Chance. Is your flower vase looking less full since you removed wilting and fading blooms? Give your bouquet new life by cutting an inch or two off the stems and putting them in a smaller or shorter vase. Voila - a fresh start!

• Know Your Blooms. Different flowers have different needs and lifespans. Get to know the flowers in your bouquet to give them the TLC they deserve.

  Enjoy! 🌼🌺🌻

Holiday Greens Care

Greens Arrangement Care. Our arrangements are made with a sustainable floral foam* to help them last longer. Mist occasionally to provide moisture to the needles. The floral foam can also be rewet if you notice it’s drying out. It retains water quickly so a little water will go a long way. Keep it away from heating vents that can dry it out and open flames/candles. Your centerpiece should last at least 4 weeks.

*The floral foam we use is Sideau® Agrawool. It is a 100% biodegradable alternative to traditional floral foam. It is made from basalt (volcanic) rock and wool. Once you’re done using it can be:: (1) reused by reshaping and covering it with chicken wire; (2) used as a soil alternative or additive; (3) added to your compost pile/bin. For more information visit https://sideau.com.

Wreath/Door Swag Care. Wreaths and door swags are meant to be placed outside. However, if kept indoors mist every few days to provide moisture to the needles. Make sure to mist both the front and back of the door swag/wreath. Keep away from heating vents that can dry them out and open flames/candles.

Growing Paperwhite Bulbs

Paperwhites are in the same family as daffodils and are forced indoors in the winter. I love growing them and having them bloom in the cold days of winter to brighten our house and remind me that spring and the flower season will be here before I know it.

There are two ways to grow:

Pebble Method. Pour pebbles into container (like a mason jar) to a depth of 1-2”. Add water so it just reaches the top of the pebbles. Place bulb on top of pebbles with pointy end facing up - the bottom of the bulb should barely be in contact with the water.

Place in a sunny location. Monitor water regularly to ensure bulb does not sit in standing water, which will cause it to mold.

Container (Soil) Method. Select a 4-6" deep pot. Fill 1/3 with potting soil, place bulb pointy side up, cover with soil keeping the bulb tip uncovered & water.

Place in a sunny location. Keep soil sightly moist.

TIPS: Rotate pot to keep stems growing straight.
Tie stems together with ribbon or twine if they start to flop.
To grow shorter stems water with 1 part vodka to 7 parts water.

Can I save the bulb and reuse next year? It takes a lot of energy for them to grow indoors so they typically don’t rebloom next year but you can always give it a try. Cut off the spent flowers and place in a sunny location leaving the foliage intact until it naturally yellows and dies which will help replenish the bulb. Once the foliage dies, let the bulb dry out and store in a paperbag in a cool, dark place for the summer. In the late fall/winter replant using one of the methods above. Most people treat paperwhites as a one and done bulb but if you like to experiment with plants (like I do) - go for it! Good luck!