Flowers in demand as new year approaches

As New Year’s Day approaches, flower markets across the country are entering the peak sales season. Many citizens are purchasing flowers to decorate their homes and welcome the new year.

Photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024, shows merchants selecting fresh flowers at the Flower and Seedling Trading Center in Qingzhou City, Shandong Province. (Wang Jilin/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 21, 2024, shows a farmer managing flowers at the Guangming Flower and Bonsai Garden planting base in Qianlou Village, Zishui Subdistrict, Guangshan County, Xinyang City, Henan Province. (Xie Wanbai/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2024, shows a vendor taking care of fresh flowers at Yufeng Flower Market in Hefei City, Anhui Province. (Xiong Wei/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 13, 2024, shows customers selecting Phalaenopsis orchids in a greenhouse at the Flower and Seedling City in Lipu Town, Jindong District, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. (Shi Bufa/Guangming Picture)