turned into a 1960s film set ). The pandemic has proven to be one of the biggest challenges to date.Lucy took most of the plants in the shop home with her during the first lockdown, turning her dining room into a miniature plant nursery.In a rare stroke of luck, she'd also spent some time building a web shop just before Covid struck that would allow her to sell to customers online.It's this quick thinking that has seen Northern Flower through - and now it's one of many businesses hoping to get public support over the festive season.Lucy said: "Plants were so popular in the first lockdown, people were buying loads to decorate their work from home spaces."Our customers have been so nice and so understanding, and everyone seems extra.