Local Specialty Cut Flowers
Grown with care in Sterling, IL
Local flowers matter.
Currently, more than 80% of flowers purchased in the United States are grown overseas. These flowers are typically raised with heavy use of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, and under poor labor conditions.
Buying local flowers, much like buying local food, is a conscious choice. By purchasing a locally-grown bouquet, you are saying no to destructive chemicals, exploitative labor practices, and the carbon emissions that come with long-distance shipping. Why ship in flowers from South America when we can grow gorgeous blooms right here?! And since we are not limited to growing only what holds up well during shipping, the local flowers movement opens up a whole new world of beautiful, delicate blooms that you likely won’t find at a traditional florist shop.
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