We, here at BiZi Bee Floral in North Seattle, strive to make the world a better place..through flowers!  Not only are flowers beautiful to look at and smell, but they lift spirits and make people happier.  So, why not take it a step further by providing our clients with flowers that are grown in an environmentally friendly way?! 

We buy our flowers directly from the growers (all of which are Veriflora certified)…which leads to this question clients have..what does Veriflora certified and sustainable mean?  Here’s the answer: 

The VeriFlora certification program was established to provide stringent sustainability performance standards for growers and handlers of cut flowers and potted plants. It empowers each of us to stand up for sustainability standards that encompass all of the important issues, and to support the farmers and businesses who are making sustainability a reality.

Being Veriflora certified and organic are 2 seperate issues.  To be truly organic is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers.  Veriflora is very close and strives to be even closer to fully organic soon.  I came across a really great article that you could can check out here about the different ways flower growers are striving to be more “green”.

We do visit a local farm and buy product directly from them during the season and know that she runs her operation as organic.  I did a wedding last year, using farm flowers and it turned out amazing and better yet, it was all organic.  But, during the off peak season for locally grown organic product, we only order from Veriflora certified growers.

We can certainly also get USDA Organic flowers (variety is a little scarce, usually roses and calla lilies) and need a weeks notice for any special orders/colors.  If you’re going to use the roses “on” a food(cake), always make sure to rinse, even the organic ones.

So, if you’re looking for a “green” local Seattle florist, BiZi Bee Floral is here to deliver!

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