Petals & Memories: A Flower Shop's Two Decades in Farmingdale

In bustling Farmingdale, New York, there's a little store that's become a big part of the community's fabric. The Flower Shop of Farmingdale turned 20 this week. To celebrate, the shop held a ribbon cutting event. Owner Jeanette Zimmerman-Schmidt looked back at the journey. "It's not just about flowers, " she said. "It's about our amazing support system – family, friends, customers, and staff. " This support has been crucial, especially when balancing the demands of business and family life. "Parents know the struggle, " she laughed, recalling holiday workloads that can reach 100 hours. Despite these challenges, the shop has thrived, even during tough times like the pandemic. "Flowers bring people together, even when they're apart, " she noted, recalling the boom in flower deliveries. Local officials like Joe Garcia, the Chamber of Commerce president, praised the shop's resilience and community impact. "You're not just in the flower business, " he said. "You're in the problem-solving business. " Even New York State Sen. Steve Rhoads chimed in, calling the shop his go-to place. "Twenty years is a testament to your hard work and dedication, " he said. Here's to many more years of blooms and memorable moments!