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Posted by upson22 Z5 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 27, 09 at 10:16
| I have a large order for a wedding this weekend, today is Thursday, it is raining, more rain in the forcast for Friday. Can I cut in the rain, has anyone ever used a fan to dry wet flowers, any advice would be appreciated! |
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RE: cutting flowers in the rain
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| Admittedly, I still have a lot to learn, but when I have a market the next day, I cut, rain or shine. Sitting inside overnight seems to get them dry by the next morning. ThinMan |
RE: cutting flowers in the rain
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| Thanks, I'll quit worrying and start cutting! |
RE: cutting flowers in the rain
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| Interesting that this question hasn't come up earlier, especially with the wet weather in so many areas this year! Thinking back, I guess I was lucky enough to be able to cut when it was not raining, even if it was just little pockets of dryness on a rainy day, but yes, I think I cut at least once or twice in the rain. Keep in mind I am a grower on a small scale. The bigger problem for me was having blooms that weren't damaged by the rain. This spring was literally a wash-out for me. :)
Dee |
RE: cutting flowers in the rain
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| So, how did your wedding turn out, Upson? Any problems with wet flowers? TM |
RE: cutting flowers in the rain
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| Just got an email from the florist, everything looked great, she ordered 80 soraya sunflowers for pails to line the aisles, and 50 bouquets for the tables at the reception, she was pleased so I am happy and relieved. I did hang a large box fan and lightly blow air on to the flowers, it did seem to dry them although it may have not been necessary, like you said they may have been fine drying on thier own. Thanks for your advice... |
RE: cutting flowers in the rain
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| Cool. I'm sure the fan was a good insurance policy and I'm glad it turned out well for you. I hope your stress level has eased back down to normal now. |
RE: cutting flowers in the rain
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| Glad to hear everything went well! Yes, I'm sure you are much more relaxed now, lol. Congrats on a good job! :)
Dee |
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