This course provides insight into functional aspects of the retail florist industry. Emphasis is on policies and practices in purchasing products, on seasonal sales patterns, and on the use of organizations and associations. This course covers the identification, selection, and maintenance of foliage plants, cacti, and succulents found in florist shops. In this course, students continue to develop the skills required to operate a flower shop. They expand their knowledge of the industry, develop interpersonal skills, examine security in retail, and explore environmental issues.
Students also operate the on-campus flower shop.
This course develops a cultural understanding of the rituals, ethnic, and religious customs of life's special events such as births, coming of age, weddings, and funerals. Canadian holidays are historically presented and discussed. Cultural and religious guest speakers are interviewed and students also visit hands-on cultural and religious sites. This course is a continuation of FLR1341, with emphasis on practising the skills acquired. In this course students learn to identify and care for exterior garden annuals, perennials, bulbs, grasses, vegetables and herbs found in retail garden centres.