Six ways to enjoy flowers more sustainably

Eco Living Buy the best you can If you don't have a flower farm or farm shop nearby, Rachel recommends looking for a local florist that champions seasonal British flowers, or choose the most eco-friendly supermarket options, such as Fairtrade roses. ‘Retailers such as Morrisons and Co-op do buy seasonal flowers from British growers, so look for bunches with the Union Jack stickers and try to avoid anything wrapped in multiple layers of cellophane,’ recommends Rachel. Embrace seasonal bulbs or plants Potted spring hyacinth bulbs or winter cyclamen last longer than cut flowers, and the bulbs or plants can then be transplanted after flowering to a garden pot or border to bloom again the following year. Choose potted plants A houseplant (flowering or foliage) often costs less than a bouquet…

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