Why buy LOCAL flowers
More than just beautiful, local flowers make an impact
Top 3 Reasons We Love Local Flowers
Reduce Carbon Footprint
Currently, about 80% of the cut flowers in the US are imported. The most recent data (2022) shows that the US imported 2.48 billion dollars in cut flowers, all shipped under mechanical refrigeration via truck, airplane or train producing massive amounts of carbon emissions. Finding ways to reduce our carbon footprint without sacrificing the little joys in life isn’t always easy, but buying local flowers is clear way to reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying something beautiful.
Health and Safety of Farmers, Florists and Flower Lovers
Because imported flowers have to pass rigorous agricultural inspections at the border, growers can use high levels of pesticides and fungicides to avoid having their products held or damaged in transit. These practices create hazardous work environments for the farmers and florists involved in the trade, and they’re introduced to you and your living space when you bring them home. Locally grown flowers go directly from the farm to you, significantly reducing the need for extreme preservatives and chemical use. Small farms also have the opportunity to use environmentally neutral and low impact pest control and regenerative methods in their growing practices. Buying local flowers can reduce or eliminate this chemical exposure for all involved.
Support Your Local Farmer
Keep your money in the community! Small farmers and florists are members of the community where you live. It’s more important than ever to support our local farmers to keep jobs available and small businesses going. Keep your dollars close by shopping local and shopping small.
Enjoy a fresh flower arrangement every week curated from beautiful unique blooms. We source all our flowers as locally as possible, March -October blooms are sourced from local Washington farms, November-February we supplement with blooms from Oregon and California. These bouquets are more than just beautiful, they support a local business as well as local agriculture and small scale growers. Choose the size that’s right for you. Flowers will be wrapped in paper, ready to be placed in your favorite vase.
Pick your flowers up at the shop for no additional fee. (Enter your address during checkout and the pickup option will appear.) Delivery is available to home or businesses on the day of your choosing and will recur on the same day each week of your subscription. Your credit card will be charged weekly, only pay for the first month when you sign up. Cancel anytime.
All subscription arrangements are designers choice - if you have pets that like to chew, please let us know during checkout and we can accommodate.
If you need to change your delivery date, delivery address or have other modifications please email us at hello@house-flowers.com