Sustainability is something that’s very close to our hearts here at The Flower Farm. As farmers first, this matters to us immensely. And we are huge proponents for local, farm-fresh blooms and sustainable practices.
So here’s our best advice for buying sustainable flowers across Brisbane.
Buying sustainable flowers across Brisbane
Before diving into how you can buy sustainable flowers across Brisbane, we need to first figure out what ‘sustainable’ actually means.
Simply put – sustainable means meeting current needs without compromising our future. When it comes to flowers, that means providing our customers with beautiful, fresh cut-flowers that don’t harm our planet for future generations.
So how do you put that into practice?
Local is best
You’ve likely heard of the idea of food miles. Well, flowers have miles too. That’s why local is always best when it comes to buying sustainable flowers across Brisbane. That means looking for flower farms and growers in the greater Brisbane area.
Local buying – whether food or flowers – has other huge benefits for your community. These include:
- Diminishing carbon emissions by limiting long transportations
- Supporting your local farmers and growers
- Keeping your money in your community
- Investing in the future of your community (the more people buy local, the more local businesses can stay afloat and even open!)
When you choose local flowers you are making an active choice with your money. One that will bring benefits to you and your local area.
Select by season
Choosing seasonal flowers – those that are naturally in bloom during the season – is a great way to make a sustainable choice. You’re buying flowers that are in peak condition, of course. And they use less resources and are less taxing on the environment.
For example, in season growers can use the sun and rain, rather than irrigation and grow lights. That’s better for everyone. And that’s why we offer seasonal bunches and seasonal arrangements for our discerning eco-warrior customers.
Choose Brisbane florists with a lower carbon footprint
When choosing sustainable flowers across Brisbane, consider Brisbane florists with a lower carbon footprint. These are those who choose water-saving irrigation practices, power supplied by renewable energy companies, recycled or recyclable packaging and have a focus on reducing waste, for example.
At The Flower Farm one of the sustainable practices we’re most proud of is our donation of excess flowers. We regularly donate our seasonal excess flowers to aged care facilities, including Wellington Point Private Care, Regis Birkdale, Sylvan Woods Aged Care, Prins Willem Alexander Village and CapellaBay in Capalaba. This beautifies the residents’ homes and ensures that our wonderful blooms never go to waste. We’d sure hate to see them in landfill!
Flowers are the gift that keeps on giving
Unlike material objects – like toys, clothes or homewares – cut flowers are a sustainable gift (especially when sustainably sourced from The Flower Farm). Once they’ve lived out their natural life in a vase on your table or desk, they don’t have to be tossed away. Instead, they can be composted, giving you a second gift of better soil in your own garden.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a garden or a compost bin. Your local community garden would be thrilled to add your blooms to their own compost system.
Choose a trusted Brisbane florist
Of course, the best way to ensure that you’re buying sustainable flowers across Brisbane is to choose a trusted Brisbane florist. At The Flower Farm we’re focused on our farm, growing our local flowers and providing for our local community. And that’s something you can trust!