Roses are red, violets are blue: why Valentine's Day flowers need a redo

What could be more romantic than those three little words: locally grown, seasonal? How to choose flowers that show you care - about both a Valentine and Australia's environmentChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household's carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comA dozen red roses may say "I love you", but many conventional bouquets carry an environmental price, having been imported by air, dipped in chemicals and wrapped in plastic.Valentine's Day is second only to Mother's Day for sales of cut flowers, a popular choice for the millions of Australians planning to buy gifts for that special someone. Continue reading...