The Importance of Sustainable Flowers
We have teamed up with our friend Janet at Holyrood Flowers to talk about eco-friendly and sustainable flowers.
When planning awedding or afuneral, how many of you wonder where your flowerscame from and what might happen to them after the event?Â
Many flowers are grown thousands of miles away using pesticides and chemicals. They are flown in and then get delivered on a lorry. They are then kept in fridges until they are collected or delivered.Â
The alternative to this is to use seasonal, Britishsustainable flowersthat are locally grown by someof the most fantastic growers,such as Janet from Holyrood Flowers. Not only are they eco friendly flowers, but they’re also fresh,of good qualityand vibrant in colourwhilst retaining theirlovely scent.
“Local, seasonal flowers have a very low carbon footprint… They are grown not flownâ€
How Janet Began Growing Flowers
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Janet first started growing flowers as a toddler with her grandad who was a show judge and champion grower ofsustainable flowers and vegetables.Similarly,Janet has been growingeco friendly flowersfor the floristry industry since 2015.
Thesestunning flowers are the perfect addition toany eco-friendly and sustainable event!
A British growerandflorist such as Janet sows the seeds or plants the bulbsand adds peat-free organic compostas well as natural feed such as seaweed. This results in beautiful flowers being produced.
Furthermore, no pesticides or nasty chemicals are used so thebees and butterfliesas well asthe other pollinators love them. Oncethe flowers have been pickedby Janet, they are conditioned and thentransformed into your stunning arrangements.
Flowers Native to the UK
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There are lots of wildflowers that are nativeto the UK, these includedogs roses, foxgloves, yarrow, aquilegia, cornflowers and forget-me-nots.All of the aforementioned flowers are becoming more popular to use in arrangements, giving a boho look.Â
Janet explainsthat where you are in the UK willdetermine whichtypes of flowers grow there and are native to that area. For example, some flowers don’t likecoastal locations due to the salt water.Â
Additionally, flowers grown in the South of England tend to have an earlier start as well as a longer season in comparison to flowers grown in the North of Scotland. This is due to the colder climate in the North, as frosts cut the growing season in the area short.Â
Learn About Janet’s Favourite Type of Flower
We asked Janet if she has a favourite flower that she loves to grow forweddingbouquets, and she responded, “it’s too difficult to answer! I love tulips and scented narcissi for spring bouquets, followed in the next season by peonies, garden roses and dahliasâ€.
Taking Care of Flowers At Your Event
Janet explainshow all flowers like to bekept in water. If that is not practical for your event, your florist should use sustainably harvested British moss or biodegradable foam in their designs.
After your event is over, it is always advisable to take youreco friendly flowers home as venues tend to throw them in the bin if they are left behind. Once you get them home, you can enjoy them for a few more weeks.Â
Following these few weeks, you can then compost them in your home composter or put them in the green waste bin.Â
The alternative would be to have them preserved in resin to create ornaments,jewellery,handbags and much more, including having them framed! This way your sustainable flowers can be cherished and enjoyed forever.Â
Feel free to browse our website for our variouswedding flower preservation andfuneral flower preservation products.
Sustainability with Sals Forever Flowers
Sals Forever Flowers are all about sustainability and beingeco-friendly where possible. We believe in recycling and reusing, so you will often find the outer packaging and padding is almost always recycled materials.Â
Furthermore, with every order made through us, you will receive somewildflower seeds to plant, which will not only look beautiful in your garden but willalso attract the bees and butterflies encouraging pollination.Â
After all, without the bees, butterflies and insects pollinating, there would be no flowers for your beautiful arrangements which you have atweddings andfuneral events.Â
Moreover, any products and materials we can’t use will always be recycled where possible to make sure we are doing our part for the environment.Â
So now you know a little bit more aboutsustainable flowers and how we at Sals Forever Flowers do our part to help the environment. We hope that you will do your part too.
Find Out More About Holyrood Flowers
Keep an eye out on social media for British Flowers Week which is an annualevent. Use thehashtag #britishflowersweek on Facebook and Instagram to have a look at what British Flower Growers are doing and see their amazing creations.
Interested in finding out more about Janet’s sustainable flowers business? Check out Janet’sFacebook andInstagram pages and get inspired.
Additionally, head on over to theHolyrood Flowers website for more information or orders for any momentous event you may be having soon!
