Floriculturists are gearing up for their SuperBowl: Mother’s Day!

From heirloom chrysanthemums to prized peonies, the Virginia Farm Bureau gives us a look at how floriculturists are blending creativity with tradition as they prepare for the industry’s SuperBowl: Mother’s Day.

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