Kindness was in full bloom on Wednesday, as local florists gathered to spread love to the community.
Petal It Forward is an annual nationwide event with the initiative to spread goodwill, one petal at a time.
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One day each year, florists give free bouquets to strangers in the hope of creating a ripple effect of kindness.
Local florist Darlene Alfieri, owner of Floral Expressions by Darlene, explained why she has participated for four years.
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“It’s important to me because this is the community that supports me,” Alfieri said. “They allow me to go to a job every day that I love to do. They allow me into some of their darkest moments and some of their best celebrations. So, for me, it’s a way to give back and put some smiles on faces. I’ve had people go to tears. I’ve had people say it makes their day. It’s just a little gesture. Flowers can say things that we don’t.”…