It was recently brought to my attention that even fresh cut flowers can be, literally and figuratively, greener than others. The floral industry is huge in our country ( because really, who doesn't like flowers) and I guess It shouldn't be surprising that conventional growers can be very harmful to the environment for the same reasons as other agriculture where pesticides are used extensively. Species are forced to grow all year round before being shipped across the world just so we can be guaranteed a large, predictable selection wherever and whenever stopping to buy a bouquet.
Even though I have been enlightened to these facts, having the
occasional arrangement welcome me into a living room, somehow gives me so much pleasure and makes me love the space I'm in that much more. So, as with anything else, I don't plan to give my occasional floral indulgence up completely or suggest that anyone else do the same. If you are thinking about putting the finishing touches on your holiday decor with fresh floral arrangements to invite guests into your home, or possibly have a holiday host you were planning to give flowers to for the event, it is still possible to do all of that with beautiful flowers you'll appreciate even more.
occasional arrangement welcome me into a living room, somehow gives me so much pleasure and makes me love the space I'm in that much more. So, as with anything else, I don't plan to give my occasional floral indulgence up completely or suggest that anyone else do the same. If you are thinking about putting the finishing touches on your holiday decor with fresh floral arrangements to invite guests into your home, or possibly have a holiday host you were planning to give flowers to for the event, it is still possible to do all of that with beautiful flowers you'll appreciate even more.
The rule of thumb (no matter how green your thumb is) is to follow the same guidelines as you do when buying fresh produce. By shopping locally, in season, and fair trade organic when possible you will end up with great fresh flowers that will last longer and are just better for any bouquet or arrangement.