BY MARGARET DAMGHANI
Garner Florist, Linda Wallace
Website: garnerncflorist.com
Address: 1140 Benson Road, Suite 104, Garner NC, 27529
How long have you been in the Garner Area?
I have owned the Florist for the past 34 years.
How did you adapt to changes with the pandemic and closures?
I sanitize daily, and when someone comes into the shop.
What have you had to do to comply?
All suppliers wear masks, and up until last week left flowers at the front door.
How did this affect your employees?
My long time delivery person still is not back to work. I have worked mostly by myself.
How did you use the award from the Garner Small Business Resiliency Fund?
I used the funds to pay for one month rent and utilities. It was a life-saver.
What does the future look like?
Not sure what the future holds for the flower industry. So many weddings have been delayed. Funerals are nothing compared to the past.