The Slow Flowers revolution is blooming, and it’s high time to join the movement. In a world where beautiful flowers like alstroemeria, dahlias, and roses often grace our tables and events, there’s a hidden truth that deserves our attention—80 percent of these blossoms are imported from overseas, often traveling on fuel-guzzling jets, drenched in pesticides. Despite this, they are labeled as “fresh” cut flowers, a term that doesn’t truly reflect their journey.
Fueled by frustration at the lack of awareness regarding the origins of cut flowers, Debra Prinzing of Seattle, a multi-talented journalist, author, and podcaster, initiated the Slow Flowers Society. Her mission is to inspire consumers, farmers, and florists to delve deeper into the provenance and cultivation of their flowers, much like a gourmet would inquire about the origins of their cheese or wine.
The heart of the Slow Flowers movement lies in promoting the use and growth of local, seasonal, and sustainable blooms. According to Prinzing, it encourages growers, florists, and buyers to embrace a more mindful approach to flowers. The movement is gaining momentum, and Prinzing’s website, slowflowers.com, serves as a valuable directory of florists and farmers committed to this cause.
Caring about the sourcing and cultivation of our cut flowers is an idea that aligns perfectly with our environmentally conscious era, where we must reconsider our resource consumption. Debra Prinzing shares insights into the Slow Flowers movement, including how to access these prized and inspiring blooms.
