Comments on: weeder’s digest: seasonal with capitol S

By: Jennie

Jennie — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:33:59 +0000

Well said! Was wondering though if you’ve ever sought out local flower farmers to supply your wedding designs? Like those that often show up at Union Square in NYC? Especailly right now in July there is an abundance of material to work with and really just about all flowers bought directly from the farmer are going to be cheaper. Not only does that help the bride’s budget, it also allows people like me ( I am a flower grower and designer in Philly) to make a living doing what I love. :-)

BTW, it’s been a great summer for local flowers so far! Just today I picked nigella, globe thistle, hydrangea, snaps, scabiosa, sweet peas, larkspur, yarrow, echinacea, hyssop, zinnias and many more buckets of beauties.

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:15:35 +0000

This is an older article but still relevant, and it sums up quite a few of the dilemmas of non-seasonal flowers. Supporting these companies is essentially like supporting a throw-back to colonialism. You have first world nations dictating prices and demand while paying those in developing nations extraordinarily low wages for work that is quite often destroying the local environment. Then to add to that these products are shipped all over the world, further contributing to pollution. Not to be a debbie downer… it’s a gray area and a difficult thing to really feel you can make an impact on. Anyway, to end things on a brighter note: I love your flower arrangements – they are truly beautiful. And I am just as guilty of buying non-local/non-seasonal products as anyone else – it’s hard not to!

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/04/world/letter-from-africa-beside-blossoming-fields-where-poverty-grows.html?scp=8&sq=africa,%20flowers&st=cse

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:46:39 +0000

I am getting married on aug 1st and am planning on getting all of my flowers from the Pike Place Market here in Seattle. There are tons of locally grown flowers available from local farms, and even though they don’t last as long as the professional florist flowers, I think it is totally worth it! And they are so beautiful to boot!

By: Jo

Jo — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:23:41 +0000

I think we all talk about our good intentions when it comes to being environmentally responsible. But when it comes down to it, we are all pretty spoiled. We’re used to getting what we want, when we want it. That is never going to change unless its a forced change (as in a depression or such). But at least the idea is in the forefront of conversations these days. I guess that says something about how we are feeling about our own accountability. And that’s a good thing.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:30:20 +0000

I really enjoy your all posts, and I think it’s so great to explain the local/seasonal flower situation the way you did.

Keep the sustainability conversation going and maybe things will change, at least a little!

By: Kay Hable

Kay Hable — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:48:10 +0000

I search for your “weed” each week!!! Am jealous that you have so many lovely flowers to pick from… Texas is so hot and our yards are only full of potato vine, lantana, pentas, and blackeyed susans… but we do have the most beautiful crepe myrtles.. wish we could share at this time of the year.. Thanks for your lovely photography… each time you write…

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:08:09 +0000

I always enjoy looking at your arrangements. They are unexpected, full and beautiful. Thank you.