Madison Square Park blossomed today as the NYC Flower Market opened. Over 5,000 shopped 40 vendors—tulips, roses, lilies sold out; X hit 7,000 posts. A Brooklyn florist’s $12 bouquets—250 gone—drew lines. Free wreath-making taught 200; kids crafted 150. NYC’s spring—Flatiron glows at 76°F.
Florist Amina Cole, 37, hauled 600 stems from Long Island—her peonies a hit. A pop-up café sold $5 lavender lattes—400 sold fast. New compost bins diverted 200 pounds—park stayed pristine. Sun warmed benches; shoppers lingered. Madison Square’s vibe—NYC’s fragrant.
It’s not perfect—paths jammed; selfie sticks annoyed. Some prices—$25 stems—shocked buyers. Still, 40 vendors, 5K bouquets—market’s a hit. Post-shop, Shake Shack buzzed—flower talk flowed. Weekly now—NYC’s colorful.
Cole’s 37—floral queen? Kids’ wreaths—future artists. NYC shopped; Flatiron shone. Flower Market—spring’s joy.
