FIRST, THE BOX
Your arrangement is secured inside with fiber-based zip ties. Please CUT THEM before lifting your arrangement out.

The stems are wrapped in water-soaked, tree-free paper towels, followed by a home-compostable hydration bag. Gently remove both before your blooms go into water. As for the hemp twine, it's your call: leave it tied, or cut it to let your arrangement open up.

A drain-safe gel refrigerant pack helps keep stems cool in transit. The box isn't insulated, so don't be surprised if it's thawed by the time it reaches you. Snip a corner and pour the gel down the drain with plenty of running water.


UPON ARRIVAL
Unwrap gently and trim your stems at an angle, just about an inch. Grab your favorite clean vase and fill it to the top with fresh water, cool but closer to room temp. Some stems may take a day to settle and open. Give them a minute.

Water spill? Grab that white linen kitchen towel masquerading as their wrap.


LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
Fluff your blooms, or maybe you'll want to separate and sprinkle them about. Either way, find their perfect spot away from direct sunlight, heat, oh, and fruit.

(Ripening fruit releases ethylene, a natural gas that quietly speeds up wilting.)


DAY TO DAY
You'll find some stems are short on time, think days, not weeks, but others might move in or fall somewhere in between…

To extend your floral experience:

REFRESH your blooms' water daily. I like to mist mine with water, too.
RE-CUT stems every other day.
REMOVE any expired flowers or leaves that have fallen below the waterline.

Btw… that copper coil tucked inside? It's been said to help keep your water fresh and clean.


MEANT FOR KEEPS
Things meant to last long after your blooms have gone…

The white linen kitchen towel, made from 100% European-grown flax.
The hand-frayed linen ribbon.
The hand-painted paper butterflies, aka your flowers' Made in America best friends.
The copper coil, for your own vase or vessel.
And tea for two (or more for you)… my favorite mid-day blend.


RETURN TO NATURE
When things have timed out…

Spent stems and petals: compost.
Tree-free paper towels and the hydration bag: home compost.
Hemp twine: compost or keep.
Tea bags, once brewed: compost.
Corrugated box and insert: recycle, reuse, repurpose, or compost.
Gel pack: gel down the drain with running water; rinse the pouch and recycle where plastic film is accepted.