Florist - a profession for those who feel the beauty

Time razed state turns into the sand of the city, but one thing remains constant - the love of humanity to perfect. In yet V century BC. e. people have used flowers to decorate their homes, as evidenced by the archaeologists found vases, writing on papyrus and even surviving seeds. And in the tomb of Tutankhamun, scientists have discovered that the least expected to find: a wreath of wildflowers.

Agronomist can you not be, but is obliged to know botany

After all, it is important to know not only the name of the flower (imagine for a moment an expression of the buyer of the person you unknowingly slipped instead of pansies or aster anemone amaryllis in return), but also where it is grown, in what circumstances, on what the soils and how to care for them. No harm will also have an idea about some of the nuances of plant biology. Not all colors get along with each other.

For example, in a vase with lilies of the valley, many plants wither. Lilies and daffodils better to put separately from the other colors. But combine tulips with daffodils in a bunch just after last stood in the water for days. Worthless specialist who does not understand the fertilizers and pesticides (at least in their names). Yes, a lot of need to know, so that buyers can ask for advice to you as a professional.

Keeping up with fashion

Whatever you say, but the fashion for eternal flowers. And it has always enjoyed in Europe. in the field of phyto expert should not only be aware of the latest trends and novelties of the season, but to go a step ahead. I remember not so long ago gave armfuls of flowers and single roses on long stems, and now teaches in a modest little bunches fantastically decorated baskets.

What kind of package or only offer today in flower shops - sight for sore eyes! A wide range of accessories, including everything from artificial moths, beetles, bugs, which will give vivacity any composition before beautiful skillfully woven baskets. And in all this we must not only understand, but also be able to apply.

First step

To start, you need to choose the right course, well, if it is possible to combine study with work. Do not interfere, and a knowledge of the PC: total computerization affected the sphere of flower business. You will not rebound from the employer if, in addition fitopremudrostey be able to learn the basics of computer graphics, which is used for the preparation of landscape designers.

Decide what it is you want to be: phytoplankton (arranger, florist designer) or landscape designer. In any case, you need to learn the basics of agronomy (soil science, agricultural chemistry), based on the elements and principles of design and arrangements, bouquets rule, characteristic styles, learn to choose the plant material, to know what a winter garden and ikebana.

Who is who?

Phytodesigners work with plants and dry material (dried flowers, branches, leaves, bird feathers, and the moss t. D.). He creates compositions and decorate their offices and homes.

A landscaper working on the ground, making out garden plots or areas of different organizations.

Pros and cons

Its pros and cons have each specialty, even the most that neither is remarkable. Floristry is no exception. So, if you are allergic to pollen - the way in this profession you, alas, is ordered. It is necessary to take into account the negative aspects such as the high humidity air in the cabin, spikes roses, hand stitching, permanent contact with water, color processing chemicals.

In addition to the flowers remained marketable, they are kept in water at low temperature, then you willy-nilly will have to also put up with coolness. In addition, the florist to be a little psychologist. After all, it works not only with flowers but also with the people, and they are known to be different. And to every buyer needs to find an approach to pay attention.

However, despite the night shifts, overtime work before and during the holidays, it's still a creative work, the bestower of joy and rest the soul. And earnings are quite good.

Language of flowers

In the middle of the XIX century, the language of flowers has been widely circulated among the lovers. He helped them without words to express their feelings and emotions. Today this secret alphabet, unfortunately, almost forgotten. But experienced and attentive florists consultants sure to ask the buyer what the occasion he buys flowers, whom they are intended, and give expert advice.

 Yellow lily - a symbol of arrogance.

 Red rose - symbol of love.

 White rose and white lily - innocence.

 Locust - sorry, my love nonreciprocal.

 Astra - memories.

 Azalea - loneliness.

 Dianthus barbatus - you have no equal.

 Sweet peas - I live for you.

 Marigold (Calendula) - I'm waiting for a kiss.

specialist advice

 There canons fitokompozitsy drawing and must be adhered to.

The bouquet should be strictly an odd number of flowers. But large bouquets (more than ten colors), this rule does not apply.

 Beautiful noble flower, such as rose, looks good and unique.

 A small apartment is not necessary to decorate with flowers on tall stalks, because visually they will make it even less.

 For children it is better to make the composition of the cheerful and light colors of asters, dahlias, marigolds.

 The women decided to give open flowers, but the girls - half parted buds.

 Men presented bouquets of large flowers, such as chrysanthemums or dahlias.

 Bouquet for a sick person shall make a strong flavor.

 On the anniversary not give modest flowers for special occasions choose the lush and a big bouquet.