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Floristry

1. What they do

A florist is a professional who specialises in floral arrangement for the purpose of decoration, florists are internationally used, from huge warehouses who ship to huge supermarkets, to a small roadside stand in more rural areas. The majority of people will use a florist at some point during their life,...

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2. Steps to take when choosing the right one

Most people choose a florist based on distance, but the more dedicated flower lover should choose a florist with some professional affiliation, professional, dedicated florists will be part of one or more wire services (Teleflora, FTD) and other organisations, such as, the growers association, chamber...

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3. Industry History

The earliest known practice of flower arrangement dates back to the ancient Egyptian times, historical records indicate that the Egyptians were decorating with flowers as early as 2500BCE; this is shown on stone carvings and their painted wall decorations. Egyptians were known to put flowers in vases,...

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