Group flower arranging

How to make it

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   Lay out the flowers

   Spread the bouquets across a towel in the middle of the table, sorted by type.

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   2

   Pass them around

   Hand each person a few stems to touch and smell. Ask about favorite flowers and gardens.

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   Fill the jars

   Pour a few inches of water into each jar.

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   4

   Trim the stems

   Cut each stem at a slant so it's a few inches taller than the jar. Helpers can trim for anyone who'd like.

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   Arrange them

   Start with greenery, then add the big blooms, then fill gaps with small ones.

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   Share them

   Set the jars on dining tables, or give them to a neighbor down the hall.