At Shepherd Flora, the term stewardship is preferred because it focuses on the attitudes behind our actions by asking the question; 

'How can we steward the resources, land and life that we've been given by God to the best of our ability?' 

This may include only using biodegradable or compostable wrappings and other reusable sundries, or utilising  other methods of gardening or composting.  However, it also may include combining this with some more affordable conventional methods, after careful thought and consideration about the choices.  For example, it may be that peat reduced rather than peat free compost is used due to the current water and nutrient retention issues which currently simply shift environmental problems to another area, especially at a Nursery/Floral Farming scale.    

Everyday however is an opportunity to look at how we use and do things, seeking to constantly grow and develop better practices for looking after what we have been given, and hopefully grow good flora for creative joyful use!