Cut flowers are unfortunately coming under increased scrutiny from those in the green world. Picked in exotic destinations and flown thousands of miles to decorate restaurants, offices and homes, flowers can add serious points to your carbon calculator. Ironically enough itâ??s those wanting to encourage a bit of nature and greenery indoors that most enjoy having cut flowers, and with Motherâ??s Day only round the corner is there a way to surprise our loved ones without having such an environmental impact? Sending British blooms could be the answer â?? and that doesnâ??t mean nipping into the next-doorâ??s garden armed with sheers â?? but having them delivered locally from the Isles of Scilly. Blessed with better weather than the rest of the UK, the climes of Scilly are perfect for growing Scented Narcissi, a daffodil type flower which blooms in white and yellow. Harvested by 40 families across the Scillonian archipelago Scented Narcissi conveniently grows throughout the winter months providing beautiful, scented and locally sourced flowers for Valentineâ??s Day, Mothering Sunday and even Easter Day. The flowers grow outdoors naturally from October until April and are handpicked to order. Shipped just 28 miles to the mainland (the coast of Cornwall) the flowers are then delivered straight to your (or your loved oneâ??s) door. Who send itâ??s not easy be green? For more information visit: www.scentednarcissi.co.uk

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