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Fresh-Cut Flowers and their Unveiling the Journey from Farm to Vase

As patrons of beauty and admirers of nature’s gifts, we often marvel at the stunning arrangements of fresh-cut flowers that can grace homes and special events courtesy of Good Choice Flowers. Every beautiful flower has a story to tell – a journey that involves a lot of effort, care, and hard work. The transformation is truly remarkable, from a tiny seed to a stunning bloom in a vase.

The floral journey from a tiny seed to the glowing flower standing on a table is an extraordinary voyage of transformation. Today, we invite you on an enlightening expedition from farm to vase, to enrich your appreciation of our floral offerings.

The Journey of Fresh-Cut Flowers start from farms

 

Extending the lifespan of fresh-cut flowers: Part two. Mixed bouquets, delicate flowers, and exotic species

Part one of this article was more of an introductory course into the science of extending the life of flowers, as it dealt with rather endurant, low-maintenance species. Today, let’s delve deeper: for one thing, we will master the art of taking care of a mixed bouquet, and secondly, we will touch upon species that are more delicate, require complicated care, and tend to wilt instantly only because somebody gave them a dirty look, blurted out a nasty word or let them get in contact with some moonlight.

Taking care of a composite bouquet: the buttercup

Extending the lifespan of fresh-cut flowers: Part one

One of the Brothers Grimm stories that predated “Beauty and the Beast” begins with a young daughter asking her father to bring her a rose in the winter — and we all know how well that turned out. Let’s not repeat her mistake and ask for the impossible: nobody can guarantee that fresh-cut flowers, even when gifted with sincere best wishes, will stay that way forever, let alone in less-than-ideal conditions. When a florist — even a master florist — composes a bouquet, that’s just the start of its journey, as any floral arrangement also requires correct care and handling! Fortunately, GoodChoiceFlowers.com has been in the business long enough to know exactly how to make cut flowers last longer. This article will get you started!

Making cut flowers last longer: the alstroemeria