Harvest stocks straight into deep water and allow them to condition preferably overnight.

I use a dark cool shed with the door open, this allows any insects to escape back into the garden before I come to arrange with the flowers.

A cool kitchen or bathroom with an open window will also work well.

Insects including the dreaded Pollen Beetle dislike being indoors.

Frazzled Flowers

Searing can help revive dehydrated blooms.