Local flower shops and wholesalers are trying to adjust to the busy schedule of events and the demand for flowers amid the shortage, which stems from drought, unrest and after effects of the pandemic.

Flowers bring visual beauty, healthier ecosystems, and extra revenue to a farm—what’s not to love?

In Prinzing’s new book “The 50 Mile Bouquet: Seasonal, Local and Sustainable Flowers,” she draws the comparison between the “locavore” movement in food and a growing awareness among ...