How flowers can be grown and curated in an eco-friendly way. An interview with Piper Essick, owner of Petals by Piper, a sustainable floristry company. In this episode, Brendon interviews flower artist and sustainable florist, Piper Essick, to talk about her generational green thumb and how Piper got into floristry. As an environmentalist, Piper approaches floristry from a unique perspective, combining nature and art, sourcing flowers locally for her clients. Piper discusses her desire to source flowers seasonally and locally, as we discuss the vast carbon footprint the flower industry has. Piper and I also talk about some of the controversial topics in floristry, such as: pampas grass, dehydrated flowers, use of noxious chemicals and the rampant use of plastic all throughout the floral supply chain. Lastly, we address the need for brides to be open-minded in their selection of flowers for their big day, as this allows florists to be able to source local, more sustainable materials. To learn more about Petals by Piper, click here. Instagram: @petalsbypiper