Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects almost everyone in their lives, at some point. It's perfectly normal to feel anxious around an important event; however, the issue arises when the feeling is so persistent and often that it becomes chronic. The modern workplace can become a breeding ground for anxiety if not managed correctly. Constant performance pressure, coupled with tight deadlines and having to constantly adapt to changing ways of working, can feel

Visit Flowers-in-the-Fields, running from Thursday 15th – Saturday 17th October 2026. This flower-filled 3-day event is being held as part of the 300th anniversary celebrations for this iconic church. This beautiful Georgian building will be dressed with wonderful flower displays created by UK and International designers, under the direction of Flower Festival Director, author and teacher Judith Blacklock. Floral Demonstrations In addition to the large-scale floral installati

Employee conduct, or staff misconduct, is an issue every employer has to contend with. Read Croner's guide to find the solutions.

Ragebait is content that is deliberately designed to provoke anger, disagreement or outrage. Like most florists I have to use social media as a tool to run my business, to create engagement, showcase my designs and connect with customers. Over the last few months though I have seen more and more florists posting controversial takes on topics that could legitimately be described as ragebait. Ragebait is content that is deliberately designed to provoke anger, disagreement or

There is something rather lovely about Autumn, such a wonderful season, and particularly in a florist shop. The colours become richer, the textures more interesting and, suddenly, customers are looking for ways to bring that seasonal feeling into their homes. For me, this is exactly why Autumn workshops are such a great opportunity for florists. Why you Should Run an Autumn Workshop A workshop isn't simply about teaching people how to make something. It is about creating an e

Embrace the textures, colours and styles of Autumn flowers and foliage to celebrate the best of the season in your business.

However, commercially bleached flowers and foliage are far from environmentally friendly. Su Whale investigates.

Customers are increasingly drawn to designs that feel both stylish and sustainable. Understanding seasonal trends helps florists create relevant work, elevate their brand, inspire customers and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Jump to Layered Greens Jump to Earthy Luxury Jump to Autumn Door Swag Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. From lush Layered

This garden rose by Alexandra Farms has the necessary presence to lead any style and floral designs. A rose can carry a reputation. Rosa 'Juliet' by Alexandra Farms is almost always seen and felt as romantic. When her name is mentioned alongside a wedding bouquet, most people immediately think of peach petals, garden-style flowers, and soothing colours. However, that is just one way to use her. If you take away the anticipated companions, things become more fascinating. Once

Florist Kirsty Noble had to put all her knowledge and skill to work when she was selected to design one of Princess Diana’s iconic gowns for Fleur de Villes ‘DIANA’ exhibition. The hours spent and the organisational headache was worth it though when she picked up the award for the most Creative Design. So what is it like to be part of the Fleurs de Villes experience? The Trade Club caught up with Kirsty to find out more. How were you selected? My name was put forward to the o

Most employees look forward to taking a well-earned break over the Christmas period. But staff holidays have to be balanced against ensuring business needs are met. Here we take a look at the considerations and rules around time off over the festive period. The Working Time Regulations Under the Working Time Regulations, full time employees are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks of holiday in each annual leave year, if you have part-time employees or workers, their holiday is

There is something wonderfully romantic about an Autumn wedding. The light becomes softer; the landscape starts to change and suddenly we have a whole new floral palette to play with. Is Autumn the best season for Wedding Flowers? For florists, Autumn is one of those seasons that lets us be a little more adventurous. We can introduce richer colours, beautiful textures, berries, seed heads, grasses and seasonal foliage’s to create wedding flowers that feel completely different

Strength & Stem is a London-based charity and social enterprise that uses floristry to empower female survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking. Each year, 15 women take part in its trauma-informed programme, combining introductory floristry training, personal development, mentoring and supported work experience. The charity is currently looking for welcoming florists who could help participants practise their skills in a real workplace, build confidence and gain valu

As a little girl I can remember going to the train station with my Aunt, to collect boxes of flowers for the florist shop she worked at. They came mainly from Devon and Cornwall and would have a treasure trove of anemones, narcissi, violets, lily of the valley or cornflowers inside tied with black cotton and wrapped in crisp white tissue paper. Fast forward a few decades and this year I have made the conscious decision to use more British-grown flowers in my wedding work. I t

A bottle of fizz with the bouquet is a lovely upsell, but selling alcohol means a licence and an ID check on the doorstep. Here is what is involved, and how the software handles the age check for you. Adding a bottle of prosecco to a birthday bouquet, or a half-bottle of champagne to an anniversary order, is one of the easiest upsells a flower shop has. The margin is good and customers love it. But the moment you sell alcohol, you are in a different bit of the law to the one