Why are local, seasonal flowers best?
The beauty and scent of fresh flowers undoubtedly feeds our soul. We give them as gifts to brighten loved ones' days, and it's hard to imagine a wedding without them. But sadly, as is often the case with mass industry, there is largely undiscussed and somewhat sinister cost that comes with that well meant bunch of flowers. Most of the flowers sold in the uk are grown thousands of miles away, where there is lots of sun, but not much water. The farms are literally draining the