The True Story of Cut Flowers
We care about plants and the environment. Every year, as we watch tens of millions of cut flowers being flown in from South America for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and other holidays, we wonder "Why - don't people know?" One of our employees wrote this cartoon, and we couldn't resist. You'll find a more sober presentation of the facts in the links below.
Note: 90% of Mother's Day flowers are flown in from South America
The environmental cost is just too high!
We like Flowers, when they are grown nearby, or, better yet, still growing on living plants
For a beautiful, long-lasting gift you can feel good about, start shopping!
More Information:
Valentine's Roses: The Gift That Says 'I Hate You, Earth'
Health Effects of Cut Flower Pesticides
"Colombia Flower Growers Struggle to Cut Pesticide Use"
Flower Confidential fact sheet
Dutch NGO supporting more responsible production
Global Flower industry issue page
Fairness in Flowers Labor Conditions Review
Another Blog Entry (He forgot to say "Plants are the Answer!")
Article on V-Day Flowers and the Environment
Our Animator: Gene Hamm