During the month of March, Shores Floral & Gift held a daffodil sale as a way to contribute to the Northern Montana Health Care Foundation’s Serving of Hope fund. Owner of the shop, Bonnie Weber reported that Shores sold 700 bunches of daffodils, which approximates 7000 blooms, for a total of $4,900.00 donated.

Ever hopeful, Weber exclaimed: “Next year, we will aim for 1000 bunches!”

This birth flower of March, which was adopted by the American Cancer Society as its symbol of hope, is an appropriate bloom to herald in spring, renewal, and new beginnings. It also appropriately trumpet...