Why Buy Local Flowers?
Ours are truly Local!
Almost 80 percent of fresh flowers sold in the United States and Canada are not grown in North America, but Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, the Netherlands and Israel. Shipping flowers from those countries to the United States incurs transportation, energy and refrigeration costs, and are covered in toxins!
You can easily find wonderfully fresh, long-lasting flowers from local farmers.
They are Truly Fresh
Imported flowers are often cut weeks or more before they arrive in a consumer's hands. During this time, quality and vase life decline. Locally-grown flowers can be cut in the early dawn on our farm and on your dining room table the next morning.
They Smell Better
Many commodity-type flowers have been bred for uniformity and to fit into a box, often losing their natural fragrance in the process. Locally-grown flowers are produced in greater varieties, providing a wide range of colors, forms, and authentic natural scents.
They are Resposibly Grown
We as growers strive to produce our flowers using responsible farming methods like integrated pest management, diverse cropping systems, and low-input fertilization programs. Our farm encourages important biodiversity, soil health, and water conservation.
They Make You Feel Better
Flowers reduce stress and improve your mood. Flowers can be connected to a memory of a time, a place, a person, a season, an event. They have a story, and you are part of that story if you purchase your flowers from OUR FAMILY FARM!
They Support Small Farmers and The Local Economy
The production and sale of locally-grown cut flowers contribute to a community’s economy, and provide employment and a valuable agriculture experience to many.
