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Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business for years, there’s always room to improve your floristry skills. The trends are always changing and this is the place to stay up-to-date with the latest styles, pick up some tips and get insight from experts in the industry on techniques, suppliers, flower varieties and floral designers in the industry.
Latest Design Inspiration News
Summer Outdoor Floral Décor
Ever thought of Summer as being a real opportunity to promote your floral décor skills outdoors? As creative people, we should always...
Karen Barnes
6 days ago5 min read
How to Help Your Customers Choose the Right Houseplant
Most customers will gravitate towards a plant that they like the look of, not perhaps considering its care other than the two most...
Su Whale
May 92 min read
Seasonal Favourite: Forget-me-not
Su discovers forget-me-nots coming up everywhere and explains how best to use them in floristry.
Su Whale
May 21 min read
Latest Inspirational Suppliers News
A First for Funeral Flowers at Chelsea
The Farewell Flowers Directory (TFFD) is primed to stage the first ever display of funeral floristry at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025...
New Covent Garden Market
May 133 min read
Marginpar: How we Tackle Waste
Waste. It may not be the most glamorous subject, but it is certainly an important one. From cultivation to packaging and residual...
Helena van Achterberg
Apr 243 min read
Grower Spotlight: David Wheatley of Petite Peonys
With lots of florists now buying from UK growers large and small, the gap between florist and grower is shrinking. As part of our quest...
Viv Bradford
Mar 203 min read
Latest Inspirational Varieties News
Ravishing Ranunculus featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
One of the joys of spring, Ranunculus are an absolute delight. Su Whale explains how to make the most of them.
Su Whale
5 days ago3 min read
Seasonal Flower- Myosotis
Very aptly named, Myosotis (pronounced MY-oh-so-tis) or ‘forget-me-not’ is a true blue flower with grey-green foliage which peppers...
Su Whale
May 122 min read
Celosia Deep Purple: Same Look, Even More Sustainable
Seven years ago, a search began for the perfect purple Celosia, one that doesn’t constantly need adjustments in lighting, temperature,...
FleuraMetz
May 121 min read
Latest Inspirational Techniques News
Conditioning Flowers
Su Whale offers some timely tips for flower care and conditioning in the warmer summer months.
Su Whale
May 92 min read
Creating an Eco-Friendly Funeral Piece
Florist Liz Dawes explains how she approached a customer request for a plastic-free funeral piece.
Liz Dawes
Apr 222 min read
Floral Decorations for Celebrations
Flowers for entertaining is a profitable market to tap into, so here's some creative inspiration to get you started.
Su Whale
Apr 144 min read
Latest Inspirational People News
Elizabeth Newcombe Wins Gold at RHS Chelsea 2025
Lizzie wins gold at RHS Chelsea with her excellent Hand-Tied Bouquet Botanical Bliss: A Tapestry of Texture. Botanical Bliss: A...
Jonathon Downes
7 hours ago1 min read
Rivers of Flowers fill Salisbury Cathedral
It’s estimated that over 12,000 flower lovers, floral enthusiasts and locals will have visited Salisbury Cathedral’s Flower Festival, The...
Su Whale
10 hours ago2 min read
RHS Chelsea Floral Creations - Texture
One of the highlights of RHS Chelsea Flower Show are the incredible examples of floral art, which show the talents of dedicated and...
Jonathon Downes
1 day ago1 min read
Latest Sustainability News
Celosia Deep Purple: Same Look, Even More Sustainable
Seven years ago, a search began for the perfect purple Celosia, one that doesn’t constantly need adjustments in lighting, temperature,...
FleuraMetz
May 121 min read
Sustainable Floristry at Chelsea Flower Show - where next?
It has been some years now since the use of floral foam was banned at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, (although Agrawool is accepted) and with...
Su Whale
May 82 min read
Marginpar: How we Tackle Waste
Waste. It may not be the most glamorous subject, but it is certainly an important one. From cultivation to packaging and residual...
Helena van Achterberg
Apr 243 min read
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