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Extend the Life of Your Flowers this Valentine’s Day

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This Valentine’s Day, extend the life of your flowers with expert care tips from Organic Bouquet, the largest online provider of eco-friendly and organic gifts. CEO Robert McLaughlin offers his professional flower care tips from to keep your bouquet looking its best through Valentine’s Day and beyond!

Extend the Life of Your Flowers this Valentine’s Day

Flower Care Instructions

Follow these steps to maximize the vase life of your flowers:

· Prepare a solution of warm water and a flower food packet, or mix 2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice and 1 tbsp sugar per quart of water.

· Fill a vase with the solution to within 1-2 inches of the rim.

· Remove any leaves and foliage that would fall under the water line.

· Cut each stem at about ½ inch from the bottom, at a 45 degree angle, with a sharp single blade knife or floral clippers.

· Display arrangement in a cool location between 65-72 degrees and away from direct sunlight and heat or dehumidifying sources.

Additional Tips

· Roses have an outer layer called “guard petals” that keep the bloom tight and protect the flower during shipping. They may appear discolored or bruised – simply remove these petals and the rose will blossom over the next few days.

· Lilies will bloom over the course of several days. Remove the pollen to avoid staining. Pollen dust can be removed from the flower petals by lightly brushing with a pipe cleaner. Cut off expired lily blooms as blooms closer to the tip continue to open.

· Flowers need to be rehydrated after shipment. They will “perk up” after several hours of drinking when cared for according to the instructions above.

· Top off the water level daily

· Clean the vase, change the flower food solution and re-cut the stems every two days.

About Organic Bouquet

Organic Bouquet flowers are organically grown and have been certified by third-party agencies, such as USDA, Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance. They are also a carbon neutral company, partnered with CarbonFund.org in a carbon offset program supporting re-forestation projects in Guatemala. www.organicbouquet.com

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Brighten Up Your Décor With Nature

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Brighten Up Your Décor With Nature

With all the home décor trend articles and declarations, people often overlook what will truly make a difference. Aside from all the redecoration and renovation one of the easiest things to do is nurture nature’s own. The benefits of having flowers in the home can be a quick and easy way to not only brighten your home, but your mood as well.

Below are a few reasons of why flowers make a great addition to any part of your home, provided by eco-friendly, mission based florist, Organic Bouquet.

Bright, fresh cut flowers instantly improve your mood. People with fresh flowers in their homes are most likely to feel less worried and feel fewer periods of anxiety or depression.

Flowers can easily take the place of boring everyday table décor. Coordinate bouquet colors with your space, or place a bright bouquet on a shabby old table to draw the eye and lend to a fresh new look.

Smell is one of the most powerful senses and can trigger instant memories. A rose’s robust smell can fill a room with just one flower. Choose familiar bouquets that bring back fond memories of growing up in the country, taking a final bow on stage, or even those used on your wedding day.

Fresh flowers have been shown to stimulate creativity while promoting concentration. Adding flowers and fresh plants to your child’s bedroom or play area will brighten the space as well as their growing imagination, while also encouraging responsibility.

Each purchase from Organic Bouquet helps to improve the life of a flower farm worker, their family and the local community by providing workers in underdeveloped countries everything from zero-interest loans, childcare, healthcare, education, environmental protection, supplies, and more. They are also a carbon neutral company, partnered with CarbonFund.org in a carbon offset program supporting re-forestation projects in Guatemala.

*Images provided by Organic Bouquet.*

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