Local Flowers for Valentine's Day 💘

January 26, 2026

Local Flowers for Valentine's Day: Why It's Better for the Planet (and for you!) 🌷💘

Valentine's Day is approaching, and let's face it, who doesn't love giving or receiving flowers? 🌷
But if you start to look a little closer, you quickly realize that 80% of the flowers sold in Canada come from abroad, often transported by plane, loaded with chemicals to keep them fresh... not very romantic for the planet, right?

At Vert Sauge - a floral farm in Outaouais, we do things differently. We grow local, seasonal flowers all year round, using environmentally friendly methods. Choosing local changes everything: less transport, no pesticides, and fresh flowers that last longer.

Here's how we do it! 👇🌷

We often hear that we need to show "behind the scenes," so here it is:

The bulbs come from Holland – okay, I admit, this little trip still has a carbon footprint. But if you compare that to the weekly transport of fresh flowers by refrigerated plane, the math is simple: our bulbs travel in bulk, just once, and that's it for the season.
We grow our flowers in a heated garage on Ariane's property. But be careful, no need to overheat! Tulips, for example, love to grow at 15°C – no need to waste energy to make them happy.
We use hydroponics: our flowers grow in water, no soil, no complicated substrate. The result? Healthy, beautiful, and eco-friendly flowers.
We cultivate vertically, on shelves, to make the most of every ray of light and maximize space. Even in the middle of winter, our flowers feel good and offer their best side.

Why it matters:

Choosing local flowers is more than just a beautiful bouquet. It's a gesture for the planet, a support for the local economy, and a true pleasure for the eyes and heart. You get to enjoy magnificent flowers, guilt-free, and you make a real difference.

Plus, we put a lot of love into what we do! 😍