Flower journal

09/24/2026
by Admin Admin

Care guides, seasonal notes and card-writing help from the Stem & Sundry workroom.

How to make cut flowers last a week

Trim two centimetres off every stem at an angle, strip the leaves below the waterline and use the flower food in the bag. Change the water every two days and keep the vase away from radiators and…

What to write on a sympathy card

Short is kind. Say their name, say you are thinking of them, and if you can, share one memory. "Thinking of you all and remembering Ann's laugh" says more than a long paragraph. Our florists…

Tulips, peonies and the spring calendar

Tulips arrive first, then ranunculus and anemones, and peonies have their short, glorious season in early summer. We build our bouquets around what is best at the market each week, so the same…