This year’s crop of talented floral artists were challenged to create an installation reflecting the theme of ‘Raise Awareness’. Each florist was able to demonstrate the thought-provoking power of flowers to tell stories and inspire change, with show-stopping creations.
Representing a myriad of topics and good causes from choirs to waterways, endometriosis to sheep's wool in gardening, one aspect of awareness ran throughout the different designs: sustainable floristry techniques.
Sustainable techniques on show included the use of chicken wire, moss, test tubes, re-used and reusable glassware. Learn more about the technical practices the designers used to create their displays and keep them hydrated through the show.
Su Whale is a florist and freelance writer with over twenty-five years' experience in the floristry industry. She is the author and publisher of three best-selling books: Cut Flowers, 4th edition (2020) Cut Foliage, 2nd Edition, (2021) and Houseplants (2019), all bookshelf essentials for the professional florist.
