Valentine’s rush has florists juggling last‑minute orders and rising costs

Valentine’s rush has florists juggling last‑minute orders and rising costs

Florists across the D.C. region are hustling as Valentine’s Day approaches this weekend, and many are feeling the pressure that comes with a surge of last‑minute orders. At Chevy Chase Florist in Chevy Chase, Maryland, owner Christine Topacio said during the week of Valentine’s Day, her team is prepared for some long days. “It’s been busy!” Topacio said. Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love, but it’s also a holiday where many people wait until…