Carnations, flowers galore ordered for Mother’s Day
Almost 110 years have passed since President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day in 1914, and the tradition of giving flowers is a widely popular way to show appreciation for our mothers.
“Mother’s Day is probably our biggest holiday besides Valentine’s Day,” Butler Florist secretary, Susan Russo said. “Those are the two top holidays for a florist.”
Butler Florist, located on East Wayne Street in Butler, is owned by Larry and Cindy Steffen. According to Larry, they have owned and run the shop since October 2022 after purchasing the business from the previous owner.
Throughout May, there are multiple events florists have to prepare for, such as weddings, high school proms and Mother’s Day.
“This Mother’s Day weekend, we have three proms in addition to two weddings,” Flowers by Gerard owner Danielle Hillgartner said.
Hillgartner has owned Flowers by Gerard, located in Cranberry Township, since January 2020, after purchasing it from the original owner, Gerard Boeh, when he retired.
