Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, area florists and greenhouse operators are expecting a good holiday season.
“It is very big for us we think this year will be a great year,” said Jeff Moist, manager of Warners Florists Gifts Greenhouses in Hollidaysburg. “There are a lot of restrictions and people are sending more flowers and buying them for Christmas. It should be a good year.”
Andrea Hammel of Peterman’s Flower shop, 608 N. Fourth Ave., agrees.
“Christmas is a monthlong increase in sales, with a lot of last-minute gifts for us,” she said. “This year looks to be really good with folks unable to travel and visit. A lot of people are sending flowers, poinsettias and centerpieces because they cannot be there.