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Learn why professional flower coolers are different from household refrigerators, and what to consider before chilling your bouquet.]]></description><link>https://www.openbloomfloral.com/post/can-you-put-fresh-flowers-in-the-fridge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83be593a73f167659cc16b</guid><category><![CDATA[Flower Care]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54fa1e_359638aa1a8d483dbbf1e140648613ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Haley | Open Bloom Floral</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Different Cut Flowers Behave: What to Expect From Your Bouquet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not all cut flowers behave the same way. 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