"And as in other industries with increasing demand for green
products, the floral industry is debating what is environmentally
correct. Should flowers be organic — that is, grown without synthetic
or toxic pesticides? Or should the emphasis be on fair trade, meaning
that the workers who grow and cut them are safe and well paid? Or
should consumers favor flowers grown locally, not flown or trucked over
long distances? In other words, what, exactly, is a green flower?"
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I was looking for some info about organic dirt :)
I guess I am in the wrong place. But, you do have some great articles here.
I enjoyed going through your blog. Organic is new for me. I have always been on a health food kick, but organic is a new addition.
Posted by: Ruth | February 05, 2008 at 04:18 AM
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