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Order Flowers Online With a Discerning Eye

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  Bloom with Love: Ensuring You Order Flowers from a Local Florist, Not Third-Party Order Gatherers   Ordering flowers online has become an increasingly popular way to send a heartfelt message, whether it's a birthday surprise, an anniversary gift, or a simple act of love. However, the convenience of online shopping sometimes comes with a hidden catch: ordering from third-party gatherers rather than direct from local florists. Here's why you should always aim to support local and how to make sure you're doing just that. Why Support Local Florists? Quality and Freshness Most local florists pride themselves on using the freshest flowers available. Third-party gatherers, on the other hand, might store flowers for extended periods, compromising their quality and lifespan. Or they don't even fill your order in most cases they farm the work out at a drastically reduced price to a local, "starving" florist. Meaning they keep a good portion off the top and the local ...

Keep Your Cut Flowers Blooming: A Care Guide

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Keep Your Cut Flowers Blooming: A Care Guide Receiving a beautiful bouquet is a delightful experience. But keeping those fresh blooms looking their best can be easy. With a few simple tips, you can extend the life of your cut flowers and enjoy their beauty for longer. These are general tips for most flowers. There are nuances in cut flower care for specific varieties that may require more or less attention, but, overall these are great tips and can make a drastic difference in the life of your cut flowers. If ever you are unsure be sure to contact us. We would be happy to try and assist you in any way we can.  Sincerely Quinn and Kim 🌹😊 Quinn and Kim's Flowers Preparing Your Flowers Clean Vase: A clean vase is essential to prevent bacteria growth. Wash it thoroughly with warm, soapy water before use. Trim the Stems: Before placing your flowers in the vase, cut about an inch off the bottom of each stem at an angle. This increases the surface area for water absorption. Rem...