5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Florist | Being a Florist

Question... I have been a florist for over 20 years. Curious as to how we could make a funeral wreath without oasis. I’m sick of blowing my nose and finding the green dust in there. I don’t use the prefab stuff I make my own with the frame, foam, moss and thread. Looking for an alternative. As for the pesticides.. ever prick your finger with a rose thorn and it throbs and pusses for 2 days? I’m surprised my fingers haven’t fallen off lol

Awesome video! Thank you so much!

So many true points!!! No one ever talks about.
Super hard work. 💪
Yes let's all quit floral foam!

Very good points to keep in mind for people who consider this career. Are there good documentaries on the environmental impact you can suggest for self education?

Cons also include hayfever, sinus and skin allergies like eczema or rashes. As well as hives in tropical climates particularly with your running around like a mad chook for valentines and mother's day.

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Learn something new everyday

For me it's the word "shlopping"

I got a job at a florist when I was 19, I worked everywhere for ten years....the best time of my life!

Today, I receieved a call to inform me that I've been hired as a florist assistant and bouquet delivery driver! I am excited but anxious.

thank you!

this may be a ridiculous question so please be patient with me, lol!!! I am future thinking for my retirement. I would love to purchase a tiny storefront in the small Texas town that we plan to retire in. I am open to doing flowers for small events in the town but otherwise would love to sell interesting/unusual bouquets for people to purchase as they drive through. Do you think this is a realistic vision?? Thanks in an advance for your input💗

here because tomorrow’s my first day at a floral shop. so excited after going through being rejected by three other shop because i’m a beginner with only basic knowledge but i can’t wait to start!

Every thing I've heard here is soooooooo damaging to to our great industry...Lady you need to quite now.....I'm a veteran of this industry of 52 years!!! Anybody the bitches about a job YOU picked, leave--- go do something else........this is what floral employers get with millenials complaining about their job---- leave it then!!! I've worked beside of MANY coworkers in my time, NEVER one like you!!!!! I was professionally trained, worked for other people for 14 yes. And struck out on my own!!!! Due to my high level of design and experience in wedding design , Teleflora selected me to design a wedding album that was marketed to 35k florist across the United States!! I would never hire you.....

I am a small farmer who sells cut flowers and some food at our local farmers market and also to florists, and I don't use a single pesticide on anything on my farm. I am so passionate about it. First because it means my customers won't have to worry about chemicals, and also because pesticides kill good bugs in the garden, which then leads to an overwhelm of bad bugs and then of course more pesticides. It's a vicious cycle. I'd rather make my garden a place that all bugs want to live...good and bad and let them balance each other out. Things work so much better when we work with nature and not against it.

I’ve been in the industry for 3 years now and I absolutely love it. I just stumbled upon it working at my local Kroger. I didn’t know anything about it but the department needed a creative person, so I took the position. I immediately fell in love and it felt natural. And yes, I wish I knew these beforehand but oh well, it’s a very rewarding job.
Thank you for this video!

Thanks for your honesty on pesticides and the horrible carbon footprint of flowers shipped from all over the world. We’ve all learned so much about sustainability: farm to table, slow flowers (grown organically and locally), etc. My only critique is your claim that product is so expensive….$20 stems…don’t think so! Florists get flowers at wholesale, mark them up 3.5 times, and then add a $40-60 ‘design fee’ when most bouquets take them 10-15 minutes to create! So sorry it’s the florist that are expensive! Not the flowers. Your industry is ripe for disruption, as many are learning they can grow beautiful, organic flowers locally, and cut you florist middle-people out of the equation.

I don't think I wanna be a florist no mo'

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In as much as we dont want to use flower foam, mesh doesn't help with a solitide flower centerpiece

Been a florist since 12 y/o
I'm 20 rn and heres my take on being a florist (I'm malaysian btw)
1. Your back will hurt so so much
(From making bouquets, changing water,moving them into the fridge,cutting the stems, removing rose leaves etc)
2. You will slowly run out of ideas
(When you found your style, it's kinda very repeatable every time and for me, I'm afraid of trying new techniques and styles, and when you do so, it's hard)
3. Having annoying/weird customers that thinks they know more than you
4. FLOWERS ARE EXPENSIVE
(Specially for me living in a small country, those special rare flowers are even more expensive cuz we have to import them)
5. Be ready to need to take apart every single thing from your done bouquet
6. Wrapings and accessories are expensive.
7. Most likely have to do overtime for one bouquet
8. Flowers not fresh enough
9. Floral foam will make you have new allergies
10. Need to be extremely disciplined and have a good time stamp

But overall it's kinda fun, having to experience stuff that not most people will have and can be creative

40 year floral designer here. Started at 10 years old. (Family owned flower shop) I still love my job to this day. Being able to express my creativity everyday is amazing. It’s hard work at times. But worth it if you want it. 🌺 🌸

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Thanks got my own home base Floral business now the information u gave was good to know

She tell it like it is!

I feel like all the female florist are very pretty , kind and polite because their job is always related to delicate flowers . May be it's just my stereotype but all the florist I have met till today were very polite and pretty .

I just started in the floral industry this past year and this all amazing information and I love your prospective!!

im now 19 but always had a passion for flowers and plants and now i have an interview for a flower shop and i couldn’t be more happy

There is NO Change of climate :)

I have been on the floral industry for over 30 years I’ve seen fads come and go. Yes there’s waste . But changing to vases only then floral foam the pandemic caused a lot of changes in product production and supply on demand . I do mainly retail florist . But I’ve done the grocery store and private shop jobs . The biggest problem I have in the business the the getting along of employees. Different personalities clash and I’m better then you attitudes of designers . I’m easy going but I know my stuff and yes everyday is a thinking day but I love the challenge.

I have a question- how young do you hire? And what do you expect of someone who is applying? (Application, experience, age, resume, like everything.)

Ideally, would be great to have people to call on to help with special events.

Love your video especially the environmental impact part. Not many people would talk about it.

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Love this post and your intentionality! Appreciate your POV from your experience in the industry. I for one am pushing for the floral industry to push towards being as sustainable as possible. Thank you for sharing so authentically! :)

Ha, when people say not to peruse this career due to long hours on your feet I laugh! I work a job on my feet nearly every day doing customer care and cleaning at a shitty fast food restaurant. I have a lot of the deign skills and experience in botanical illustration and floral art that would be perfect for this job! And I would find this 10 times more rewarding and I would probably not want to literally get hit by a truck every single day of my life. This job sounds PERFECT for someone with experience in handling chemicals, dealing with customers, and client based art and design commissions!

I'm a florist called Rachel too ... Only fifteen hour days ... I wish lol ... Round the clock mother's Day valentine's and Christmas week

What classes or certifications did you have to get to become a florist?

I'm in my 60s and just starting a very low key floral arrangement business for the home or office. THANK you so much for the info - esp the part about toxic dust, plastics etc. Something important to think about for sure!

Thankyou so much Rachel, btw i love the ending 🤭😂

Thank you for making this video. Three years ago, I took a floral design class, and I loved it. However, I’m recently discovering the fact that floral foam is toxic. I used it like 2-3 times, so I’m not worried. Still, thank you for showing that important detail about the floral industry.

Wonderful 👏 From a friend in Japan

I really appreciate you speaking to the environmental impacts of this industry. So important. Thank you for offering that awareness so we can make more conscious choices.

I wore vinyl gloves for years. One wholesaler asked me how my hands didn’t have contact dermatitis. Please wear gloves!

Excellent and informative video. Thank you

Thank you very much 😊

thank you you gave me my grade in floral design