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What is a flower shop called?

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What is a flower shop called?
A flower shop is called a florist.  The name florist can also be ascribed to a person that sells and arranges flowers either in vases or as flower bouquets.  

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What is the definition of a florist? Webster's has it wrong

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What is the definition of a florist? Webster's has it wrong

A florist is not merely someone who sells flowers and plants as the Merriam-Webster dictionary states.  A florist is a flower designer, even a floral artist.  A florist purchases flowers from floral wholesalers and local growers and then designs and creates floral arrangements.  Independent florists create their own unique designs while florists in a network like FTD or Teleflora copy designs that the network approves. It isn't very often that a full time, brick and mortar florist is also a flower grower.  There just simply isn't enough time to do both jobs well. Flower farming is a full time just...

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The Bloom Battle: Grocery Store Flowers vs. Florist Flowers

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When it comes to adding a touch of nature's beauty to our homes or gifting a bouquet to a loved one, we often find ourselves faced with a choice: grocery store flowers or florist flowers. While both options offer a variety of blooms to choose from, there are significant differences between the two that can affect the overall quality and experience. Let's delve into the contrasting aspects of each and explore why florist flowers might just win the bloom battle. Quality: One of the most noticeable disparities between grocery store flowers and florist flowers is the quality. Florists typically source...

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Why are florist bouquets or arrangements so expensive?

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Florist arrangements can often be perceived as expensive due to several factors: Quality of Flowers: Florists typically source high-quality, fresh flowers for their arrangements. This quality comes at a cost, as premium flowers are often more expensive to grow and maintain. Labor and Expertise: Crafting floral arrangements requires skill, creativity, and time. Florists invest significant effort into designing, arranging, and ensuring the longevity of their creations. The labor involved in creating intricate arrangements contributes to the overall cost. Seasonality and Availability: The availability of certain flowers can fluctuate based on the season and region. Rare or out-of-season blooms may need...

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What does a florist do?

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What does a florist do?

A florist is a professional flower arranger.  They purchase quality flowers from local growers or flower wholesalers.  The flowers are processed and kept in coolers at the perfect temperature until they are used in an arrangement.  A florist has skill, knowledge and artistry that allows them to arrange flowers in a unique way.  Arrangements are normally provided in a vase with water and there may be floral foam or wire down in the vase to assist with the arranging process.  Florists also often delivery flowers in their area and charge a small fee for doing so.  They may also design...

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