Condition Cut Flowers

A beautiful display of fresh blooms from your garden is one of the easiest ways to brighten a room. To maximize the longevity of cut flowers, cut them early in the morning after a cool night has restored their strength or at the end of the day when they are filled with food. Carry a bucket of water with you when cutting to store the cut flowers in. If you cut a stem and leave it exposed to the air, the cut will begin to heal and seal, and the flowers will wilt

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