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Jul 18, 2011 | 12:31 PM

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s2ko

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I'm noticing that as well.

Jul 18, 2011 | 01:38 PM

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zdave87

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Originally Posted by vtecmom

I'm asking our resident Floral Expert if the Tiger Lilly's I just cut from my garden that are not opened yet will ( like Roses do ) open in the vase when they are ready 2? Some are open but some budz were still closed

I promised myself I would NOT forget to cut some this year and enjoy them inside

I'm pretty sure they will-just make sure that the bottom of the stem is a clean cut, and put them in room temperature water. Also--make sure any of the foliage isn't in the water as well. Also--make sure that you change the water every other day & give the stems a sharp cut at an angle (but don't cut off more than about 1/4inch or so).

Jul 18, 2011 | 06:02 PM

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vtecmom

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Originally Posted by vtecmom' timestamp='1311017729' post='20791125

I promised myself I would NOT forget to cut some this year and enjoy them inside

I'm glad I asked

tanks Dave

I knew to fresh cut them and well thats a given since they came from my garden

also knew of the water change being helpful so I'm 2 4 2 BUTT I did not pass the foliage not being in the water since thats almost imposible unless I had one of the cool thorn stirpper tools ( which I don't ) I will try that next bunch though