
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,...

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...

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,...