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Introduction to Florists

by Abigail Adams

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If you need a wedding bouquet, a get well soon arrangement or a dozen roses for a special occasion, a florist is up for the challenge. This guide covers everything from selecting a florist to becoming one.

  • About Wedding Florists

    Florists have trained and worked hard to provide beautiful blooms for your wedding day. They have collaborated with you to design elaborate arrangements, either in their Read More

  • How to Become a Florist

    Becoming a florist involves taking flower arranging classes, educating yourself on different types of flowers, getting a job at a local florist shop or opening your own Read More

  • Course Studies to Become a Florist

    Course studies to become a florist are available at many community colleges or specialty schools, but the best way to get into the industry is to start working in a Read More

  • Understand What a Florist Does

    Florists make your life easier by choosing the right flowers in the right arrangements. Learn more in this free educational video series. Read More

  • Florist Job Descriptions

    Those who work as florists have a love for plants and flowers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, flowers are a booming business. There are many duties a Read More

  • How to Run a Florist Shop

    Flowers are a beloved, universal symbol of celebration, sympathy and affection. Your floral shop customers will include everyone from excited brides-to-be to bereaved Read More

  • How to Start a Florist Business

    Owning your own business can be a great opportunity to gain financial freedom and rid yourself of a dead-end job. There are many different businesses you could begin Read More

  • How to Hire a Floral Designer for Your Wedding

    A spectacular floral arrangement can transform a room and make the plainest of settings take on the aesthetic feeling of a fairy tale. That’s why flowers are one of the Read More

  • How to Make a Florist's Bow

    Instead of spending money on those big, pretty bows, learn how to make a bow yourself. Think about how useful this skill can be. You can make bows for flower bouquets, any Read More

  • How to Become an FTD-Certified Florist

    Becoming an FTD-certified florist requires being an established flower shop, having a federal ID number, having a Web site and paying quarterly or monthly fees. Get Read More

  • How Much Does a Florist Make?

    Having a career as a florist is not as easy and carefree as it might appear. Florists typically are on their feet for many hours and work long shifts around major holidays. Read More

  • Flower Arranging

    When arranging flowers, consider the size and shape of the vase to determine which flowers look best in it, and use shorter flower arrangements for table tops and larger Read More

  • Flower Arranging Tools

    Before beginning to make a floral arrangement, learn how to pick a vase, scissors, and knife for arranging flowers in this free flower arrangement video from a professional Read More

  • About Flower Arranging Art

    Floral arrangements are casual enough for everyday enjoyment, and special enough that they are common in some of the most significant events of our lives: holidays, Read More

  • How to Tie a Florist Bow

    Ribbon bows make a finishing touch for floral arrangements, bud vases, funeral arrangements and wreaths. A 16-loop bow is a full, tight bow and can be made by anyone after Read More

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