Valentine's Flowers and Gifts

Only a couple of days till Valentine's Day... Personally I am not a big fan.

Instead of cut flowers, maybe think about a pot plant instead?

• They last longer.  
• Bulbs are great as they can be enjoyed inside this year and then planted out into a pot in the garden to come up next year.  
• Daffodils and hyacinths are great at this time of year - I've seen quite a few tin or wicker-basket pots.  
• Or a house plant, like an orchid:  if you're really lucky they will flower again.  You just have to remember to water them occasionally. This orchid is a coupe of years old and from time to time comes into flower.  The gift that keeps on giving.

If you must do cards think about buying a "naked" card to avoid the plastic sleeve.  I have seen compostable sleeves as an alternative.  Or you could even try an e-card. 

For chocolate try to buy plastic free: a Toblerone is a great place to start. See my previous post.  

And finally Gifts... isn't the point of Valentine's to be together?  Think "experiences" to do together: Segue adventure, a nice meal together..?

What will you be doing for your plastic / waste free Valentines day?