Local flower shops share tariff impacts ahead of Mothers Day Weekend

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Mothers Day is one of the busiest times of the year for florists and flower shops. “It’s been huge, yesterday was so busy and today along with Mother’s Day, it’s actually Mexican mother’s day today so we’re super extra busy today. It’s our busiest day of the year,” said Westerlay Orchids showroom manager Virginia Hayes.

Family owned flower shop, Lily’s Flowers and Fruity Florets said they have been seeing plenty of orders since the middle of the week.

“Since Wednesday we’re doing like 80 to 90 orders everyday so yeah the influx for mothers day get’s a lot more,” said Ismael Contreras, manager at Lily’s Flowers and Fruity Florets…

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