Why Support Your Local Flower Farm?

Most flowers sold in the US are grown in Central and South America in large greenhouses. After being cut and refrigerated they are shipped by plane, truck or ship to Los Angles. At customs they are inspected for invasive pests — tons of flowers are destroyed each year at the border for failing to pass inspection. Importers use strong pesticides during growing and after the flowers are cut to avoid this. Only then do the flowers enter the wholesale flower markets to be resold to distributors and retailers.

The Real Cost of Cut Flowers

The 100 million roses bought on a typical Valentine's Day produce 9,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from field to U.S. florist.

San Diego Flower Farms Connects You to Local Farmers

San Diego Flower Farms is a community of local flower growers coming together to offer flower shares, home delivery, and DIY flower bars to local residents. The cheap labor and mass production of flowers in South America has made if difficult for American farmers to compete in the retail market. Local growers collaboratives, like San Diego Flower Farms, connects farmers directly to consumers. We provide the freshest flowers and a sustainable living for local families.