Tom Parker has seen several florists open and close their doors over the last few years. It’s a trend he’s noticed more often and one he hopes won’t reach his shop’s doorstep.
Parker owns and operates Churchland’s Village Flower Shop in Portsmouth. He took over the business from his parents, Walter and Janice Parker.
The business has been open since 1964 and has only ever had one storefront — something Parker said he doesn’t intend on changing.
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