Working With Fresh Flowers
June 8th, 2006 Posted in Wedding Planning and Ideas
Flowers can be ordered in bulk for many reasons. Whether it is for a party, wedding, of special event, ordering flowers wholesale will save you money.
Ordering flowers this way also gives you complete freedom and creativity to arrange and display however you see fit!
Before you start working with flowers, there a few flower tips you should know. It is important to start preparing the morning that the flowers will arrive. Preparing ahead of time will actually help you and your flowers!
- Pre-select a work room with craft space (counter, big non-metallic sink (or line with contractor’s clean up bag), table, chair, cutting board, hangers, stem receptacle, etc.) and arrange your floral knife and craft supplies conveniently.
- Clean and sterilize work surfaces, sinks, vases and containers with a simple water and bleach solution. 1 part bleach to 9 parts water (wear gloves!).
- Remove all ethylene gas producing fruits and vegetables.
- Keep your floral room smoke, draft, pollution, excessive heat or cold, and direct sunlight free.
- Repeat this mantra, " I shall cleanse my hands and tools often."
- Have prepared cool water floral conditioning containers; since, a little water and floral preservative settling will reduce air bubbles in your containers and insure the free flow of solution to your posies, AND these S. American blooming guests will require immediate hospitality upon arrival. 1 TBSP per quart of water.
Once you have prepared your work area, when your flowers arrive you can jump in and start arranging.