Our floristry books are at the Ōtara Campus Library. Some of the books relevant to your course are listed below, however we have many more on varying aspects of floristry. You'll find most of them under 745.92 on the shelves.
The beginner's guide to floristry by Dewey Number: 745.92 BATPublication Date: 1994A classic floristry textbook
The Floral Design Manual by Dewey Number: 745.92 AKKPublication Date: 2013Pim van den Akker is a top floral art designer and his innovative style using natural materials is explained in this book.
Flower school: A practical guide to the art of flower arranging by Dewey Number: 745.92 CRAPublication Date: 2020Create the flower arrangements of your dreams using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by the master florists at Flower School New York.
Floristry basics by Dewey Number: 745.92 GANPublication Date: 2008Based on her many years' experience with the plant world, expert floral designer and master florist Rita Van Gansbeke demonstrates in this book the essence of flower arrangement.
A master guide to the art of floral design by Dewey Number: 745.92 JONPublication Date: 2002Concepts of floral art, color, the science of lighting, floral care, containers, construction, and alternative techniques. For advanced and beginner florists.
The skill of flower arranging: Everything you need to know by Dewey Number: 745.92 MILPublication Date: 2020All aspects of flower arranging are covered from simple arrangements for beginners to intermediate and advanced techniques. Includes wedding and funeral arrangements.
Flower colour theory by Dewey Number: 745.92 PUTPublication Date: 2021Uses colour theory as the starting point for floral design. The book features arrangements that show myriad ways to combine flowers of different shades and hues, all built around classic categories including analogous, complementary, monochrome, triadic, transitional, and accent colours.
- Flowermag.comFlower arrangements, how-to and more
- Florists' reviewOnline floristry magazine from America, free to view
Fresh cut flowers by Dewey Number: 745.92 MILPublication Date: 2009Essential guide on how to grow, cut, care for and preserve flowers.
The healing power of flowers by Dewey Number: 745.92 BOWPublication Date: 2021Discover the traditional meanings of flowers, their holistic benefits, and when they are in season.
The flower book by Dewey Number: 745.92 SIEPublication Date: 2017How to select the best flowers, keep them fresh, and display each one to celebrate its natural beauty.
The Kew plant glossary: An illustrated dictionary of plant terms by Dewey Number: 580.3 BEEPublication Date: 2016The Kew Plant Glossary is a comprehensive guide to the many terms used in the identification and conservation of plants.
Practical botany for gardeners by Dewey Number: 580 HODPublication Date: 2013Key areas and terminology of botany are covered, including plant types, plant parts, inner workings, and external factors.
- Flowers & plants by InterfloraWebsite with information about flowers and plants for florists
- About FlowersWebsite with information about flowers and their meanings
How to open and operate a financially successful florist and floral business by Dewey Number: 745.92068 BEEPublication Date: 2012All about how to run a floristry business.
Available as both an eBook and at Ōtara Campus Library.
Retailing management (9th ed.) by Dewey Number: 658.87 LEVPublication Date: 2013Focuses on new developments in the retail industry.
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- Customer service byPublication Date: 201320 minute video overview of the importance of customer service for businesses.
Health and Safety at Work Act : A practical guide by Dewey Number: 344.0465 MCKPublication Date: 2018
