Green floral substitutes for party balloons

Daffodils really brighten up parties!

 Why would you want to find substitutes for party balloons? No birthday party is complete without colorful balloons, right? The problem is, balloons are far from ecofriendly. Those cute little orbs are made with hazardous chemicals. Discarded or runaway balloons are ingested by animals. They're a choking hazard. Plus they waste precious helium. What can you use instead?

Why not brighten up your party with simple floral arrangements?

Here in Denver, you can buy seasonal flowers quite inexpensively at King Soopers or other grocery stores. Plus, if you keep an eye out, you can even find day old, discounted, pre-made supermarket bouquets for as little as 2.00. I'm sure it's the same where you live. They come in a wide variety of colors. They're certainly a renewable resource and they're as green as it gets.

Tulips are another colorful flower that grows easily.

Simply plant bulbs as directed for a crop that will have all your spring birthday decor covered. For variety, throw in some sunny daffodils or day lilies.

Got a fall birthday?

Why not celebrate with the lovely fall colors of marigolds and zinnias? Both bloom well into fall. Plus, they grow like weeds in sunny areas that some flowers wilt in. Those orange and yellow marigold blossoms bring a cheerful environmentally friendly touch to any celebration.

Wildflowers are naturally prolific.

The seed for these is inexpensive and plentiful. Imagine a beautiful wildflower bouquet gracing the table of your next celebration. Who needs balloons when you can have lovely, naturally beautiful flowers instead?