Why Buy Local Flowers? The Top 5 Benefits of Local Flowers!
1.) Imports Up to 80% of the flowers sold in the USA are not grown here in the states but are shipped in from Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Israel. Imported flowers incur a large carbon footprint through freight and storage. 2.) Fresh Imported flowers are often cut a week or more before they arrive to the consumer's hand. During this time, quality and vase life decline. Flowers sourced locally retain their vase life for much longer than imported varieties. Locally-grown flowers can be cut from the field and on your dining room table that evening. 3.) Responsibly Grown Local Specialty Cut Flower Farmers strive to produce their flowers using responsible and sustainable farming methods like low-input fertilization programs, diverse crop systems, and natural pest managment. Local flower farms encourage biodiversity, soil health, and water conservation. Here at Cottage Hill Farms sustainable and regenerative farming is a core value. We practice no-till and believe i
