So Sweet Pink Tulips by Organic Bouquet
Valentine's Day is coming up on us quickly. While there's nothing more wonderful than getting flowers in February, you really don't want to give the person you love a bunch of roses from Colombia or Ecuador--and chances are higher than 50% that most of the cut flowers you find here are. According to the World Health Organization many of the chemicals used on farms in Colombia were classified as toxic "extremely" or "highly" toxic. So not only do you not want your loved one inhaling those toxins, but there's a big toll on the workers on these farms and the surrounding environment.
Fortunately, there are lots of other options.
Go to Fair Trade Certified Flowers to find local vendors who sell flowers that are grown with guidelines for worker safety and environmental standards.
You can always go Local
Check out your closest flower farm here and if you're feeling very certain about your relationship, you can even sign up for a fresh flower share of a CSA for the gift that keeps on giving...
For organic options try: