As a small business or start-up owner, handling your finances can be challenging. But don’t worry if you’re unfamiliar with accounting, you’re not alone. Over a quarter (26%) of small business owners claim to have little to no accounting knowledge. We’re here to help make things easier with guidance from AJ Dosani, a partner at Ace Accountancy. Read on for essential guidance on starting and running a business, including: how to form a business trading status and banking infor

Ten competing florists turn design into a laboratory experiment in a quest to be crowned RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year. With the theme of Laboratory for 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show's Floral Creations competition, the results have been conclusively spectacular. Vanessa Jayne Design - Nature as Laboratory Orchis Floral Design - The Celestial Meadow Nikki Wright Floral Design - Floral Evolution: From Seedling to Symphony A&F Floral Art and Design - Botanical Alchemy Jade Loft

Chelsea in Bloom returns with this year’s theme, ‘Out of this World’. Extending the magic of RHS Chelsea Flower Show across the neighbourhood, get your fill of fabulous florals. Alongside a dazzling zodiac constellation taking over Sloane Square, visitors can enjoy a UFO landing on Pavilion Road, and an immersive lunar landscape at Duke of York Square, with even more surprises along the King’s Road and Sloane Street. Check out all of our RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Belgravia in

The Floristry Trade club is currently in London for the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, capturing all the highlights. This article will update throughout the day as the team explore everything the show has to offer. Bookmark this page and return as we continue to update the galleries Chelsea in Bloom 2026 - Photo Gallery RHS Chelsea Flower Show - Floral Creations Jump to: East Durham College - Natures Stimulus Unleashed Ambassador Awards - ‘Creative Spaces’ RHS Chelsea Flower S

Tough, dependable, versatile; there are lots of good things to say about heather, or ling, as it is sometimes known. A low growing, evergreen shrub, with tiny, bell-shaped flowers, heather is typically associated with moors and heathland. A popular rockery and garden plant, it is also sold as a cut flower and foliage. Calluna and Erica are the two most well-known genera of heather. They flower at different times of the year, extending the overall flowering period. Erica flo

As a small business owner, energy is likely to be one of your biggest costs, but it is now possible to generate some, if not all of your own electricity. While there are a number of ways to generate your own renewable energy, not all of them will be practical for your business, depending on the space you have available, your budget and your energy consumption. Ways to Generate Your Own Electricity 1. Solar Panels A popular and suitable option for small retail or business prem

Floral highlights to be brought to you by the Interflora Floristry Trade Club Bullring Gate 2025 There is a lot of floral fabulousness at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, not just the well-established Chelsea Florist of the Year competition, but large scale installations to look forward to as well. The iconic RHS letters will be decorated by Hamilton Floral Studio, while the London and Bullring gates at the entrances to the showground both promise an abundance of British

There's a fig houseplant for every situation. Su Whale shares her top picks.

Many florists enter the industry because of a passion for flowers and design. However, creativity alone cannot sustain a business. Every bouquet sold must cover not only the cost of flowers but also labour, packaging, rent, utilities, delivery, and waste. When these elements are overlooked, florists may unknowingly underprice their work. A bouquet priced purely on instinct or competitor comparison can quickly erode profit margins. In contrast, florists who understand their tr

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

Starting a new business or launching a start-up can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are many challenges, from managing finances to understanding legal requirements and building a customer base. Luckily, new businesses can access a lot of free support, regardless of where they are in their journey. We talked to Yulia Barnes, Managing Director of Barnes Law Associates, to get some insights on the key aspects of starting a business. How to register a business You’ve decided t

When is a shed not a shed? When it is overflowing with flowers, foliage and seasonal botanicals such as those on display at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. The Floral Tablescaping competition was the show’s first foray into exhibiting professional floristry and the five competitors selected rose magnificently to the occasion. Gold & Best in Show ‘At the Threshold: The Garden Comes to the Table’ Ashley Edwards Ashtree Floral Designs Congratulations to Birmingham florist

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Rachel Kennedy and Xue Wang explore the hidden chemistry behind photosynthesis and translate it into a floral story about energy, change, and renewal. Acacia Creative Studio will return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2026 for its fifth consecutive year, bringing a new installation that looks closely at one of nature’s most essential but often overlooked processes. Led by Rachel Kennedy and Xue Wang, the South Yorkshire-based floral design studio will present 'Chlorophyll:

One of the first major flower shows of the year, the festival opens the door into the summer season and its setting, with the backdrop of the Malvern Hills, provides the perfect backdrop to a plethora of plants and gardens. Join Su Whale from the Interflora Floristry Trade Club as she brings you behind the scenes at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, uncovering a Gold Medal & Best in Show winning floral tablescape. In this exclusive interview, Ashley Edwards of Ash Tree Floral