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grown here. Flowers grown for the European market are imported from the likes of Kenya and Colombia. On the 127 farms in Kenya, flow-
ers are grown in polytunnels and picked by poorly-paid workers. They are watered three times a day and when cut, dipped in antibacterial solution before being chilled to put them in a state of semi-hibernation. Under these controlled condi- tions, each flower is the same as the next, the same size head, the same length, the same shade, with very little or no perfume. They are then flown overnight 4,000 miles to Holland, where they are sorted, graded and packaged before being auctioned and forwarded on to their final European destinations. However, it’s unrealistic to think
that we can grow enough flowers in the UK to meet demand, at a price we’re prepared to pay. With that in mind, the imported flowers in our supermarkets will always have the market share. They are cheap and cheerful and easy to add to the weekly shop. But for those special occasions, I believe we could all do more to
support our British growers. Their blooms have no air miles so are therefore environmentally friendly, they have character and soul, they have provenance, and best of all, they have perfume. And if we have to pay a little more for these fresh, long-lasting, scented flowers, then I believe they are worth every penny.
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