Tecumseh siblings become entrepreneurs with a flower stand
Three siblings from Tecumseh have become entrepreneurs, starting up a flower stand to make some extra cash this summer.
6-year-old Hendrick, 5-year old Nixon, and 1-year-old Elliot are the minds behind the business.
'We pick them from our neighbour's yard and our yard,' the siblings said.
'Then we use pots to put them in, then people can keep the pots.'
The trio set up the stand on Wednesday at the corner of Maissonneuve near Lesperance with the help of their parents, creating beautiful bouquets. The bouquets sold for just $5 each.
Hendrick and Nixon fresh cut flowers Tecumseh
A bouquet of flowers available for sale at the stand. (Stefanie Masotti/CTV News Windsor)
In total, the family garnered $123.
Hendrick said he is planning to save the money for his first home and Nixon wants to fill up the toy bin on the pediatrics floor at the Windsor Regional Hospital.
If you missed out on the stand, don't worry. They plan to set up again at the same intersection, sometime next week.
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