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Heres how Slowflowers.com began . . .

Flower consumers do NOT know where the flowers they purchase come from. They do not know who grew them or how to identify American Grown Flowers at the supermarket or florist*

*CCFC study, 2013There is an obvious need to help consumers connect with American Grown flowers

A snapshot of the state of American grown flowers**Courtesy California Cut Flower CommissionDo you want THIS?

When given a choice, more consumers say they would prefer American Grown flowers*Or a SUSTAINABLE flower option?35 planeloads of flowers being flown to the U.S. on a weekly basis? American-grown flowers from local farmers in your community?*CCFC Survey, 2013MY RESEARCH:I wrote two books about American flower farming, eco-floral design and the field-to-vase movement

Even The New York Times* asked: How can you tell if the flowers at your florist are local and sustainably grown?

*The New York Times 3/29/2012I have given dozens of interviews with national and local media about American-grown flowers and the Slow Flowersmovement

Debra's amazing approach to local sourcing of flowers and stories of people and their flower farms was so wonderful . . . each person left with a gorgeous bouquet, and a lot more knowledge about going local, even in their backyard.--Cheryl Simmons, Washington Athletic Club ProgramsAudiences at my lectures and demonstrations learn, too!

The SLOW FLOWERS Podcast withDebra Prinzing

The show features timely interviews with flower farmers, florists and influentialfloral industry experts

Episodes have been downloadedNearly 5,000 times on iTunes5 STARS: As a floral designer in Philadelphia who strongly promotes the use of local flowers, I love Debra Prinzings SLOW FLOWERS podcasts . . . (she is) documenting a pivotal moment in our history. If you are interested in joining the growing local flower movement, or if you just love flowers, these are the podcasts for you,--danflowerman October 2013 (iTunes reviewer)People want to connect with LOCAL flowers

They just dont know how to do so!

Here are a few ways to find American-grown flowersYou might be lucky to find a Seasonal U-Pick Flower Farm

You might find bunches & bouquets with identifying labels at some supermarkets

But typically, the people who design with and sell flowers do NOT identify the origin of those flowers

This sight is uncommon

The GOOD NEWS:There ARE florists and retailers who supply locally-grown flowersand the Slowflowers.com web site will help consumers find them!

Heres how I brainstormed the site:

The Slowflowers.com HOME PAGEWill look like this . . .

More Brainstorming: Meet the LOCAL Floral Designer page

The Slowflowers.com FeaturedFlorist page & sign-up page(sample)

My idea for a PLEDGE logo

Now looks like THIS:

But theres so much MORE to do before I can launch Slowflowers.comand connect American Consumers with American Flowers, the FlowerFarmers who grow those blooms and the Floral Designers who create beautifulAmerican-grown Bouquets!

Please support the Slowflowers.com Kickstarter Campaign. With your pledge,We can put more American Grown Flowers on every table one vase at a time!