Russell Retire - No Way

Greengrocer and florist in Coningsby for the last forty years Russell Green has sold his greengrocery shop but regular customers needn’t worry as he has retained the florist’s which is run by his sister in law Maxine and converted outdoor sheds into a Farm Shop!
Asked if he was going to retire Russell replied “well, I am going to take Sundays off!”
Russ has supplied his customers in Coningsby/Tattershall and District with fresh vegetables since he was 15 when he delivered with a bicycle and cart. He learned floristry in Boston and at 17 bought his first van.
His Dad Ivor, bought a piece of land in Coningsby to expand his own growing facilities and storage and when Russell married Mavis in 1963 they lived in a caravan for four years on the site before building the present bungalow and shop.
An illness in 1974 left Mavis wheelchair bound , she passed away in 2006.
Russell has always enjoyed his work, meeting people and offering a service.
When the shop closed recently Russell had a celebration party for his staff and they have all now settled into premises at the rear of the florist still offering the same quality of fruit and vegetables , and a place to park. But….. he will now be closed on Sundays!