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Looking for a floristry skills refresh or inspiration? The Floristry Skills section includes all the latest trends plus inspiration and advice on wedding, corporate, and competition floristry. You can also boost your design skills, learn how to increase sustainability and get plant and flower care advice from the experts.

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Smartphone Flower Photography

Smartphone Flower Photography

Get ready to take better photos with expert Louise Mills. The good news is that you don’t need a high end camera.....

My Working Week: Georgia Miles from The Sussex Flower School

My Working Week: Georgia Miles from The Sussex Flower School

Su Whale chats with Georgia Miles from the Sussex Flower School about flower sourcing, teaching and that all important work/life balance.

Let Loose with Scissors: All it takes is one banana!

Let Loose with Scissors: All it takes is one banana!

Spring cleaning is on the horizon for Su Whale, not just for the home, but for the plants that live in it as well.

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Latest Trends

Spotted on the Market: A New Series of Spray Roses #ashtags

Spotted on the Market: A New Series of Spray Roses #ashtags

Learn about the latest rose introductions #ashtag series, bred by Dutch breeder Interplant and grown in Kenya.

EMBRACE THE LATEST MARKET TRENDS

EMBRACE THE LATEST MARKET TRENDS

Merel van den Burg from Florismartdirect shares her key trends for the floristry industry and encourages you to use them in your business.

Using Colour in Design: Purple

Using Colour in Design: Purple

Celebrate the Jubilee with royal purple floral creations. Su Whale suggests some regal flower combinations.

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Design Skills

Seasonal Foliage: Silver, nature’s way.

Seasonal Foliage: Silver, nature’s way.

Silvery foliage for designs has never been so relevant as we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Su Whale finds some of the best.

EMBRACE THE LATEST MARKET TRENDS

EMBRACE THE LATEST MARKET TRENDS

Merel van den Burg from Florismartdirect shares her key trends for the floristry industry and encourages you to use them in your business.

Using Colour in Design: Purple

Using Colour in Design: Purple

Celebrate the Jubilee with royal purple floral creations. Su Whale suggests some regal flower combinations.

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Flower & Plant Care

Outdoor Planters: Get the Chelsea Look

Outdoor Planters: Get the Chelsea Look

Take inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show and plant up stylish pots for the patio or garden. They should be good sellers all year round

Houseplants Chelsea Style

Houseplants Chelsea Style

Inspire your customers to get hooked on houseplants. Su Whale suggests some creative display ideas for all around the home.

British Flowers and Foliage: Late Spring/Early Summer

British Flowers and Foliage: Late Spring/Early Summer

Use this guide to find out what's in season and available now from British growers.

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Wedding & Event Floristry

Flower of the Month: Ravishing Ranunculus

Flower of the Month: Ravishing Ranunculus

One of the joys of spring, Ranunculus are an absolute delight. Su Whale explains how to make the most of them.

Spring Wedding Inspiration: Sunshine Yellow

Spring Wedding Inspiration: Sunshine Yellow

Use these fresh, fun and organic designs to inspire your spring wedding work.

Building Your Wedding Business

Building Your Wedding Business

Weddings are an essential part of a florists’ portfolio so its important to make the most of this business opportunity.

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