Becky Feasby
Prairie Girl Flowers
Image by Nikki Collette
Prairie Girl Flowers is the creation of Becky Feasby. Becky is a passionate gardener-florist who creates natural arrangements centred on the vibrant colours and textures that make up life here on the Prairies. Becky is currently working towards her Master degree in Sustainability at Harvard University. Sustainability is the focus of Becky’s work: to create a sustainable floral business in Calgary that maintains the environmental, social, and economic integrity of the floral industry. Becky is the Canadian Ambassador for the Sustainable Floristry Network and the Canadian representative for Slow Flowers. Becky is an outspoken advocate for sustainable practices, which she discusses each and every Sunday on Instagram during her “Sustainability Sunday” series.
Show Notes
1. What is an invasive species? A plant species harmful to the natural environment and threatens the natural habitats and ecological impact of other species.
2. Foraging isn’t wrong, just make sure you do it correctly and know what you’re cutting before you go.
3. Understand you’re geography when foraging. Each state may have different invasive species of plant. Google what plant species are invasive in your area. A little time researching is a very simple way to educate yourself before you forage.
4. It’s important to understand the difference between the terms compostable and biodegradable they are definitley two different things.
5. Any effort is an effort. We don’t always get it right the first time, but we can continue to learn and act in ways that impact our environment for today and tomorrow.
6. Sustainably floristry doesn’t have to be more expensive. Be sure to share these efforts with your clients. There is consumer value when promoting more sustainable events.
7. Plastics are an easy place to start when embarking on a sustainable journey in your business.
8. Don’t except new products blindly. Do your own research and make sure they don’t impact the environment negatively.
9. Don’t be afraid to have conversations about doing things different. That’s how we can all improve what we're doing.
