The following are some tips to help your fresh cut flower bouquet last as long as possible.

When cutting your own flowers:

• Cut them in the coolest part of the day

• Cut them at the proper stage for each particular flower (some flowers you want cut in a bud stage for longest vase life. Some like zinnias and some foliage last longer if cut when more mature) I will have some information available at my garden to help determine the best time to cut everything I grow.

All bouquets:

• Make sure the container that you are putting your flowers in is clean, clean enough to drink out of

• Add the provided packet of flower food, it provides food for the flowers to keep the colors vibrant and also has disinfectant to help keep the water clean

• Trim an inch off the end of the stems and cut on an angle after a few days and change the water to keep it clean

• Place your bouquet in a spot out of direct sunlight and the cooler the better

• Remove any spent flowers or blooms from the vase