Proper Care and Handling of Cut Flowers

I just want to share with you all some tips on properly caring for flowers:
source: http://www.aboutflowers.com/

*Keep the vase full (or floral foam soaked) with water that has flower food in it (you can get this from your local florist)

*If the water becomes cloudy pour it out and replace it with properly mixed flower food solution, if possible recut stems by 1" (this will help the flowers drink better)

*Keep flowers in a cool location away from drafts of heat or cold.

*If you recieve a wrapped bouquet or loose stems, recut the stems before putting them in a vase of properly mixed flower food water.

For more information on caring for your flowers check our our blog or visit http://www.aboutflowers.com/
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So this is my first offical blog! My name is Michele and I manage Hestands Floral and Gifts. My parents purchased it in November of 2007. I absolutely love my job!! It can be hectic and stressful at times but there is no other job I would rather have, I am a florist for life!
Portales is a small community located on the Eastern Plains of New Mexico, I strongly feel that community involvement is vital when running a business which is why we (my parents and I) participate in community organizations and events.
Check in each week to read the new blog, see new pictures, share stories etc. We will be starting a designers challenge soon!