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Benefits of locally sourced flowers

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When buying our locally grown seasonal bouquets you are supporting the environment on many levels.

Just like food crops, the flower industry has a massive impact on the global environment.

Locally grown flowers have:

No air miles and a low carbon footprint, flowers grown abroad can travel across the globe to reach you.

Fewer to no pesticides or chemical preservatives

Increased biodiversity = a happier ecosystem

Food for bees and other pollinators

Some added benefits to locally grown flowers:

You get fresher flowers, often picked within hours of purchase. Commercial flowers are often harvested a week before they even reach the customer.

Supporting local growers keeps money in your local economy , and ensuring fair trade practices

Unique choice of flowers - blooms that don't like being shipped are available from local flower farms

Growing with the seasons means ever changing bouquets and every flower farm grows different types flowers.

Helping the planet one bloom at a time.