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PSA: Brides in Detroit area want some free lilly of the valley in May?

I was just clicking my way through the online sites for ideas on the flowers I want for my wedding. I am getting married in August, but LOVE Lilly of the Valley. Unfortunately, my abundant garden of them blooms from early to mid-May. Then when I saw the prices ($50 for 10 stems!) I thought I'd make an offer to Detroit area brides who perhaps love this flower as much as I do. You see, my birthday is also in May, so it's my "birth month" flower, and I've always loved their delicacy and  scent.

My plot of Lilly of the Valley has at least 100, maybe 200 stems. These little suckers spread like mad, and they seem to love the area in my garden where they are planted. I pick them every May, and they bloom over a 1 to 2 week period, due to the shade. They last in water about 3-5 days.

If a soon-to-be-bride in the Detroit area is getting married this May, and loves these as much as I do, send me an email and we can arrange for you to come pick up to 50 stems. I'd recommend starting sometime around May 5th, through the 20th, as the weather has a huge influence on when they bloom. If they will not be ready for your wedding, I apologize. If they bloom over time this May, as they historically have in my garden, then I'd probably have enough for a few bouquets over a 2 or 3 week period, or they can be used in centerpieces or whatever. The stems, from bottom to top flower are anywhere from 6 to 10 inches. Their natural leaves form a lovely "frame" or can be interspersed with the flowers.

This is for BRIDES ONLY, not florists, and I'll check with the board moderator to make sure! I would NOT recommend you plan on doing this instead of arranging to have flowers from a florist or bulk site...................... the spontaneous nature they show because of weather would mean it would be hit or miss with your wedding date.

Just send me an email, first come, first served. ssepara@gmail.com

(Hope I'm not breaking any rules on the knot board).

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