Valentine's Roses: The Gift That Says 'I Hate You, Earth'

It's possible to woo your sweetheart and give the Earth and your piggybank a break -- all in one colorful shot.

Just skip buying roses the old-fashioned way for Valentine's Day this year. Instead, if possible, choose flowers grown locally on regional farms.

It turns out that standard cut flowers, in addition to being terribly overpriced this time of year, are often about as ungreen as something that comes out of the ground can be. ...