Right now, approximately 80% of the flowers sold in the U.S. at floral shops, grocery stores, through FTD and online come from outside the country. Mostly from Ecuador, Colombia, Thailand and Kenya.
Flowers flown in from these other countries are heavily sprayed with chemicals during the growing process and typically again before being placed on a cargo jet set for the U.S.
These flowers are out of water for up to a week while in boxes and experience the stress of the shipping process.
The workers at the flower farms in these countries are paid low wages and many have reported work related, serious illnesses.
#GROWN NOT FLOWN
Why do local flowers matter?
Flower farmers have a love for the land and for the flowers. They want to hand over only the best blooms to you, the customer.
Farm fresh flowers are harvested directly into buckets and the blooms are never deprived of water.
Local flowers are usually grown organically or with very minimal chemicals.
Imported flowers simply can’t compare to the natural look, feel, movement and fragrance that locally grown flowers have to offer.
