In this episode of the Slow Flowers show, host Debra Prinzing is joined by Eva Eliasson from Stockholm, Sweden, where she is the chairwoman of Snittblomsodlare, the association of cut flower farmers in Sweden. Snittblomsodlare was formed in 2020 and has grown to include about 200 members across Sweden – representing farms in a diverse range of growing zones.
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Sweden makes global headlines every December 10th, because it's the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. To commemorate, the award ceremony honoring Nobel laureates traditionally takes place on December 10th. While that major event celebrates recipients of the Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and the prize in economic sciences, today's guest, Eva Eliasson, chairwoman of Snittblomsodlare (the Swedish cut flower farmers association), will talk about big news in the Slow Flowers world, and how local, seasonal, and sustainable cut flowers in Sweden are gaining attention.
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