Wildflowers

I recently finished the brilliant, but tragic story, of Joan Root, a naturalist film producer and conservationist, who was murdered over….flowers.

What we never think about (or perhaps, just I didn’t), was that flowers grown overseas, are grown with zero to little (really, zero), environmental regulation, or consideration to humane labour laws. As the countries most of our flowers are grown in are poor - ”laws” are quite disposable – especially when money is involved. Most especially greenbacks.

So, in places like Africa, flowers have been grown with no regard to the effect pesticides and other deadly chemicals would have on  nearby water sources, air, wildlife, or the humans that harvest them – as long as some guy in Petosky can stop by the Piggly Wiggly on his way home and grab a bouquet when he is late.  Again.

So, what guilt free flowers to send when you can’t attend a shower, or after your college roommate, who always shared her clothes, and best conditioner with you , has a baby? Organic, fair trade flowers! How happy making is this sunflower bouquet?!

(Even FTD has eco friendly options now, but I prefer supporting all organic businesses.)

I LOVE the herb and spice bouquet at California Organic Flowers, which I think that any culinary friend would truly swoon over.

And who doesn’t need a wreath?

Whatever petals or herbs you choose, do try to be sure that they are as conflict free as possible.

Flowers shouldn’t be that kind of to die for.