 This time of year everything is coming up roses at area flower shops as they prepare for Valentine's Day. Josh Peterson shows us how it's all hands on deck for the big holiday. There are many ways to say I love you. Some do it through cards and candies, while others inflate their way to their lover's heart. But for many it's done through flowers, and this time of year roses are the red hot item. It really is just the traditional thing that everyone thinks of for Valentine's Day. I guess the red rose is symbolic of love, and so that's what everyone feels like they need to get for their special someone. Red roses tend to be the traditional Valentine trademark, and as you can see here inside this cooler, many people are giving that traditional token of love to their sweetheart. But if roses aren't your thing, floral designers can help you find that special way to show your love. We have all kinds of different colored flowers and different styles of flowers, but we also have a ton of different blooming plants and green plants. We have boxes of chocolates. We have balloons. We have all sorts of different little gift items. For Amy, who owns Netser Floral in Bemidji, her business depends on a successful Valentine's Day. Between Valentine's and Mother's Day, it is the two most important floral holidays, obviously. It's where we get, you know, the most orders coming in, and we're swamped. Over the past couple of days, extra hands were hired to help with taking orders, arranging, and delivering. But while it's a crazy few days, it's a labor of love. It's fun being able to bring, when people come in with unique requests or special things they want, being able to bring their vision to life and, you know, help them to have a special holiday. As the clock ticks closer to the big day, the work will continue for extended hours, working to help everyone spread the love. In Bemidji, Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. Many floral shops around the Lakeland viewing area will have extended hours through Valentine's Day, but many say time is running out if you want to place that special Valentine's order. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.