About us

 

Welcome to Eco-Floral, where sustainability meets beauty in every bloom. My mission is to provide stunning backyard flowers that don't break the bank while supporting our planet and local ecosystems. 

 

Cut flowers often travel long distances through refrigerated facilities and transportation called ‘cold chains’, contributing to significant carbon emissions. They are frequently treated with pesticides and chemicals harmful to the environment and human health. Moreover, packaged flowers contribute to plastic pollution, while materials like conventional floral foam are toxic.

 

 

Bio: I’m an avid-gardener and cat mom of Pluto, Porter, and Matilda. I am currently working on my PhD in Geography at the University of Guelph. While my past work has focused on household waste diversion, single-use plastics, food waste and compost, I am also interested in how gardeners like me, small farmers, and other small businesses in the food industry incorporate values of resource minimization and material reuse in their everyday activities. 

 

 

Sustainability Commitment

 

Affordability: I believe in offering flowers that are not only beautiful but also affordable, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the charm of fresh blooms without spending a fortune. 

 

Regenerative Gardening: The flowers are grown in our previously tiled backyard in an industrial area of Hamilton, Ontario, now transformed into a thriving habitat for pollinators and other insects and wildlife. This regenerative approach revitalizes the soil and creates a haven for essential pollinators like bumblebees. No fertilizers, insecticides, or pesticides are used in my garden. 

 

Pollinator Ecosystems: Butterflies, wild bees, and other pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They pollinate our crops, gardens, and natural landscapes, providing essential services that support local food security and biodiversity. Pollinated vegetation in turn provides feed and shelter for other wildlife, support with flood control / stormwater management, prevent soil erosion, while also contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Learn more about the importance of pollinators and their local decline here: Native Pollinators – The Conservation

 

Equipment-Free Gardening: I don’t use any garden equipment like leaf blowers and gas lawn mowers, which are not only loud and a disturbance to local wildlife (and us humans…) but also pollute our local air quality. 

 

Water Conservation: Native flowers are naturally drought-resistant, requiring little to no waterings. We also have rainwater collection on site, which further conserves water.

Zero Waste: All plant waste is left on the ground to decompose naturally, enriching the soil. I use only compostable, or reused and reusable materials for packaging, as opposed to plastic/paper wraps. My floral arrangements come in sanitized post-consumer jars.