However at 30, she decided to retrain as a florist in McQueens floristry in London.

So you could safely presume that there are an abundance of job opportunities in floristry.

Appassionata Flowers also provides a large- scale design-led floristry service for many leading venues, hotels and restaurants.

One of those is the floristry sector, with small businesses across the country suddenly experiencing soaring sales and sold-out stock.

The language of flowers may be eloquent, but making floral short stories pushes the craft of floristry in imaginative new directions.

She had always been interested in art, drawing and making things, so her guidance counsellor suggested the floristry course in Crumlin College.

Although there is still some lifting involved in floristry, she says she can work at her own pace, as she is working for herself.

Or try a hands-on approach at Kay's School of Floristry where a holly wreath workshop that covers new trends costs €50 including materials.