<i>“I think that the local flower movement is where the local food movement was about a decade ago,” Ms. Stembel said. Consumers are starting to become aware of where their flowers come from and purchase accordingly, she said.</i><p>But the majority of flower bouquets are <i>given</i> to people, unlike restaurant food.  Is the recipient really able to detect that these tulips were grown in California and not Aalsmeer?  Is there a visible quality or longevity difference?  Because, if there isn&#x27;t, then this is just luxury posturing and adds no value to the product.