Hi Newbee

Your not mad, I have so many students who come to college and train to follow a passion and become florists, some have started business from home covering wedding and corporate, others have gone into esablished flower shops working full/part time, and some have opened flower shops from scratch. The most important thing is to gain as much experience as posible before you jump in, so you get it right as others have said so many flower shops come and go. I always wanted my own flower shop but it didnt quite happen like that I now have a workshop and I visit or brides come to me, i get my work through advertising and word of mouth, and I also teach which I love, I wish you the very best of luck.

Bud