Colombia’s blooming bounty of flowers


Colombia’s blooming bounty of flowers – CBS News


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The optimal soil and climate of Colombia’s flower-growing regions have made that South American country the world’s “flower basket.” In fact, 75% of cut flowers imported into the United States are from Colombia. Correspondent Lilia Luciano visits a family farm high atop the mountains outside of Medellin, where four generations have been working the fields; and attends the annual Festival of the Flowers (Feria de las Flores) to celebrate the beauty and bounty of their blooms.

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