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Now more than a movement,
consumption of cut flowers
and foliages produced in the
U.S. is a way of life for many
florists and consumers alike.
By Kelly Shore
Petals by the Shore
and e Floral Source
J
uly, the month that is the celebration of America and
all things homemade and homegrown, also provides
our flower community with an opportunity to focus
on American-grown flowers and foliage. July is
"American Grown Flowers and Foliage Month," recognized
by the U.S. Congress with a special resolution celebrating
the industry for the economic and cultural impact that
America's cut flower and foliage farmers provide. And it
falls right at the height of flower season.
For one month, in all 50 states—from Alaska to Florida
and Maine to California—the entire country is in bloom.
With nearly 7,000 cut flower and foliage farms across the
United States, there are farms in every state, contributing
to American communities, families and cultures.
As the past few years has evidenced, we have seen a
resurgence of interest in the source of food and fiber,
production, buying "local," and supporting community
producers and economies. So, too, is the case with
domestically produced flowers and foliages. From farmers
markets to flower farms, the interest in sense of place
and buying local or American is on the upward trend.
Consumers are interested in knowing about and even
seeing the sources of the products they purchase.
Images taken by Beth Caldwell Photography at a "Field to Vase
Dinner" sponsored by Certified American Grown.
