Florist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Sunflowers turn their faces to follow the sun across the sky when they are young!
Tools of the trade
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Snips
Sharp scissors that cut flower stems neatly. A clean snip helps each flower drink water and stay fresh longer.
A day in the job
- MorningThe florist fills buckets with fresh water and gets the flowers ready. Then the shop opens and the flowers look bright and cheerful!
Words to know
- Bouquet
- A bunch of flowers tied together to give to someone. Each bouquet is made just for one special person.
Quiz time
Flowers can help people say things that are hard to say with words.