During the super-busy flower-giving holidays, florists franticly search for enough talented trained individuals to properly assemble and arrange expensive orders. Instead of relying on haphazard part-time assistance, florists now seek out a reliable source of extra help around the holiday seasons: the local floriculture department at neighboring colleges, community colleges and technical institutes. Certificates and degrees in floricultural science are an increasing occurrence on campuses throughout the world. The demand for florist services, land preparation, and flower breeding is creating demand for students interested in this kind of career. Florists frequently use interns from local programs to help out during peak holiday seasons. That's due to the fact that a major skill taught by floriculture departments is flower arrangement and presentation. Here are a few examples of the holiday-specific flower arrangements needed to satisfy the most demanding customers:
- Thanksgiving flowers - Chrysanthemums are a never-ending favorite at Thanksgiving. They are attention-getting not only for the wide variety of colors available, but also for the many different sizes of specimens. Arrangers like to pull together a handsome bouquet of mums using flowers with sizes ranging from tiny to humongous in three or more complementary colors.
- Christmas flowers – Red poinsettias are an established tradition during the Christmas season. When skillfully arranged with green foliage, a large basket will deliver the typical color palette associated with the yuletide. Arrangers must use a sufficient number of poinsettias to accentuate the theme, but also include enough green leaves and white secondary flowers to create a dramatic montage.
- Valentines flowers – You don't want just a few roses, you want lots of ROSES! A mere dozen won't convey the knock-out punch you are seeking. An artistic presentation of three dozen red roses will undoubtedly work magic on this magical holiday. And for established married couples, white or yellow roses are also beautiful and can make a fundamental statement about the richness of a long-term commitment. A nice alternative favored by some arrangers is to include live rose bushes to give the gift a permanent dimension.
- Mothers Day flowers – Florists are deluged around Mother's Day. A well-run floral service is a lifesaver for when you’ve procrastinated about Mother's Day until the last minute. Trained arrangers help you keep on your Mom's good side, especially when they arrange your order for a large bouquet or planter using only her favorite flowers. Gardenias, lilacs, roses, lilies and other strongly scented flowers will make a first-rate impression, and your Mom’s house will smell fantastic.
Next time you see a new face helping out your florist around holiday-time, chances are good that it's an intern from a local floriculture department. A few kind words from you can help motivate them to press forward in their chosen field.
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