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Slow Flowers: A Guide to Enjoying Blooms Thoughtfully
by Elena Seegers on
Elena shares her family’s history in the floral trade in London, the stark differences between the practices they were used to versus the industry standard today, and a modern approach to enjoying blooms thoughtfully.... Read full article
Why American-Grown Flowers Are the Latest Valentine's Day Trend
by Robert Klara, Senior Editor ADWEEK on
Still, there's a growing body of evidence that Americans are troubled by the idea of importing a commodity that could easily be grown here, and a growing number of consumers have made it trendy to buy local flowers.... Read full article
THE FARMER AND THE FLORIST INTERVIEW
by Erin Benzakein, floret blog on
Debra is the face and the force behind the “Slow Flower” movement, which focuses on promoting U.S.-grown flowers to conscientious consumers. She launched SlowFlowers.com, a searchable directory of businesses offering domestically-grown blooms.... Read full article
Slowflowers.com Florists ‘Take Back’ Valentine’s Day From Tele-florists With Sustainable Choices
by Debra Prinzing on
SEATTLE (Jan. 13, 2015) – This Valentine’s Day, Slowflowers.com urges consumers to rethink how they celebrate and woo by supporting local farmers and florists with sustainable, American-grown bouquets.... Read full article
Debra Prinzing Talks To Architectural Digest About Her SLOW FLOWERS Movement
by Rebecca Santiago on
"SlowFlowers.com operates under the guiding principle that purchasing flowers should be as mindful and measured an act as putting food into your body."... Read full article
Victoria Magazine features Slowflowers.com
by Victoria Magazine July-August 2014 issue on
"Following a Garden Path" -- Debra Prinzing urges readers to embrace the seasonal splendor that flourishes close to home.... Read full article
Slow Flowers: Why Care About American Grown Flowers?
by Dee Nash on
Culinary pioneers popularized slow food. Slow flowers means knowing where your bouquet comes from, how it was grown and who grew it. You can make a bouquet from seasonal flowers, branches and leaves which is as beautiful as one with imported flowers.... Read full article
Lobbying Push Made ‘Grown in U.S.A’ Bloom at White House Dinner
by Marian Burros on
. . . pressure on the White House from the determined American cut-flower lobby, which argues that if Michelle Obama is going to showcase locally grown food and American wine, she can do the same for the hundreds of flowers.... Read full article
Completely Clematis
by Debra Prinzing on
Called the queen of climbers, the delicate-looking but tough-as-steel clematis is an alluring garden perennial that pairs beautifully with trees and shrubs. It's also a fabulous cut flower that's long-lasting in the vase. ... Read full article
'Field to Vase' Bouquets Are the Latest Trend in Flowers
by Alina Dizik on
Ranunculus, anemone and garden roses are in bohemian bridal bouquets and centerpieces... Read full article