A thong in a bunch of roses, flowers wrapped in £50 notes and an engagement ring amongst the blooms - some of the more unusual Valentine's requests received by florist Fiona Penny. As the orders for 14 February come in, bunches of roses, strings of ribbon and piles of cards are filling Ms Penny's studio.

With Valentine's Day just one day away, florists in Massachusetts are in crunch mode as they prepare bouquets of flowers for one of their busiest days of the year.

Love is in the air this Valentine's Day, and local flower shops are working hard to keep up with the demand. George’s Flowers has been a staple in the valley for 44 years, and its owner says Valentine's Day,