​You’ve done the vision work—now let’s keep them fresh.

 

Your flowers were harvested in the cool of the morning and conditioned in our studio for maximum hydration. Once they leave the farm, their "vase life" is in your hands. Here is how to ensure they look stunning for your event.

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1. The Ride Home (Cool & Stable)

• Keep it Cool: Flowers don't like hot cars. If you are picking up in Cottonwood/Redding, keep the AC on and never leave your buckets in a parked car while running errands.

• Stay Upright: Our buckets are filled with water. Secure them in your trunk or floorboard with a heavy box or sandbag so they don’t tip during turns.

2. The "Pre-Event" Nap

• The Sweet Spot: Store your buckets in a cool, dark place (a garage, a cool basement, or a room with the blinds pulled). Keep them away from direct sunlight, breezy fans, and ripening fruit (which releases gas that wilts flowers).

• Don't Refrigerate (Usually): Unless you have a dedicated floral cooler, avoid home refrigerators—they are often too cold and too dry for field flowers.

3. Prepping for the Vase

• The Fresh Cut: When you’re ready to arrange, give each stem a fresh snip at a 45-degree angle. This opens up the "straws" in the stem so they can drink deeply.

• Clean Water is Key: Use lukewarm-to-cool water and a squeaky clean vase. Bacteria is the #1 enemy of a long vase life.

• Strip the Leaves: Ensure no leaves are touching the water in your vase. Submerged leaves rot, creating bacteria that will kill your blooms early.

4. Maintenance

• The 2-Day Refresh: If your event is a few days away, change the water every 48 hours. If the water looks cloudy, change it immediately.

 

Farmer’s Note: Remember, these are "living" products. It’s normal for a few stems to behave differently than others. If a stem looks sleepy, give it a fresh cut and place it in deep, barely warm water for an hour—it should perk right back up!