When it comes to the most popular Valentine’s Day gift, flowers, why should you go organic? There are many reasons to give your loved one an organic bouquet…

• Less poisonous chemicals to touch or inhale, and less toxins to absolve into the atmosphere.
• The main goal of organic agriculture is to farm in ways that do not harm the environment, while there is no such motive for most non-organic farms.
• Buying organic flowers helps support local organic farming communities and organizations.
• Organic flowers, according to many people, last longer than non-organic ones.
• On a spiritual, holistic level, organic flowers have been farmed in such ways that they retain their natural essence, as Mother Nature intended them to have.
• Organic flowers are a natural part of a healthy, natural lifestyle.
• According to an article on newdream.org, studies have shown that 50 % of workers in the Costa Rica flower industry have symptoms of pesticide poisoning.
• Increase in sales will benefit the organic agricultural industry.

So buy organic today and everyday. Happy Valentine’s Day!