Six Bloom-tastic Books Every Florist Should Read

Foraged Flora

A Year of Gathering and Arranging Wild Plants and Flowers - authored by Louesa Roebuck and Sarah Lonsdale - offers a fresh perspective on floral design. This book showcases how to utilise foraged plants and flowers to craft stunning arrangements.

The Flower Expert

Ideas and Inspiration for a Life Filled with Flowers - by Fleur McHarg - features a renowned floral designer presenting stunning blooms and techniques for arranging them beautifully. The entire book is thoughtfully curated, featuring stunning photography and a visually appealing design.

The Flower Workshop

Authored by Ariella Chezar and Julie Michaels, is an excellent step-by-step guide for floral design, highlighting stunning arrangements crafted by renowned florists. Featuring beautiful photography and straightforward instructions, this book serves as a lovely addition to your coffee table or as a resource for anyone eager to explore the art of floristry.

Floral colour Palette

Innovative colour Combinations for Flower Arranging by Mieko Sakaguchi is a guide that explores colour theory in the context of floral arrangements. It aids artists in grasping the nuances of colour and how to creatively combine hues when arranging flowers, resulting in stunning designs that harmonise with their environment and theme.

Finally, here are my two all-time favourite flower books.

Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden

Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms by Erin Benzakein is truly inspiring and makes me eager to start my own flower farm filled with gorgeous blooms. Erin, the owner of a renowned flower farm in Washington, is a leading creator in the farm-to-florist movement. This book serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to establish their own flower farm, detailing everything you need to get started. It provides a seasonal perspective, highlighting which flowers to plant and the optimal times for planting throughout the year. It’s a fantastic read for enthusiasts of gardening, farming, and floristry.

Lastly, my top pick for a floral resource is the.....

Flower Colour Guide

by Michael and Darroch Putnam. I consider this book an indispensable tool for florists. I truly wish I had it at the beginning of my career. Understanding colour is essential when crafting flower arrangements. This comprehensive reference guide, featuring over 400 stunningly photographed flowers in various colours and shades, is perfect for planning weddings, events, parties—whatever the occasion, it will inspire your themes and ideas.