Published 04-24-06
Submitted by Organic Style
"The organic story is now broadening far beyond the health benefits of pesticide-free foods," said Gerald Prolman, CEO of OrganicBouquet.com. "Organic farming, whether asparagus, strawberries, cotton or our own beautiful flowers, helps protect Mother Nature - it's that simple."
Grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, organic flowers thrive in living ecosystems: beneficial insects including wasps eat the aphids, while natural fertilizers transform the warm, humid soil of the greenhouses into a hotbed of radiant colors and floral hues.
Consumers can sweeten the gift with organic and fair trade chocolates accompanied by a recycled, hand-blown, green glass vase.
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Organic flowers are a budding sector of the $13 billion organic market. U.S. sales of organic flowers grew to $8 million in 2003, an estimated 52 percent growth spurt from the previous year. Sales are expected to continue to grow 13 percent annually through 2008, according to the Organic Trade Association.
Driven by a passion for the environment and a commitment to the health of farm laborers, Organic Bouquet works with small farmers, corporate growers, and retailers to establish a thriving domestic and international market for organic flowers.
About Organic Bouquet
Established in 2001, Organic Bouquet (www.organicbouquet.com) has pioneered the organic flower market. As a leading voice in the organic movement, it is raising public awareness of critical environmental issues, using sustainably grown flowers as a catalyst for change.
Organic Style Ltd. (www.OrganicStyle.com) is an online eco-boutique for people seeking inspiring products that uphold the well-being of the planet and humankind. Their flagship brand, Organic Bouquet (OrganicBouquet.com) is widely recognized as America’s pioneer of organic and eco-flowers. EcoFlowers.com (www.EcoFlowers.com) is their wholesale division, with customers including florists, retailers, hotels and wedding planners.
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