Flowers are a beautiful yet simple way to give loved ones a token of appreciation. As gifts, flowers can be bought from grocery stores, online shops and local vendors like The Petal Exchange, an Athens-based flower and plant boutique that opened last year.
The Red & Black spoke with Maggie Haden, owner and head designer at The Petal Exchange, about the experience of opening a business in a pandemic, operating during a flower shortage and the value of flowers as gifts.
The Red & Black: How was that experience being a new business owner during the pandemic and what challenges did you face in operating the business?