

New Guidelines for Floral Material on Cakes
Viv Bradford advises on new FSA guidelines.

Viv Bradford
Apr 30, 20243 min read


Keukenhof in Bloom
Enjoy this spring tulip display that has become a global attraction.

Jackie Whittaker
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Opening a Business Bank Account
Learn why you may need a business bank account and how to choose the best one for your business.

Small Business
Apr 24, 20248 min read


Sustainable Flower Wholesaler - How Hoek Flowers Contributes
As we all may know, sustainability is a huge worldwide topic within the floral industry, and at Hoek flowers we try to contribute as much...

Hoek flowers
Apr 24, 20245 min read


Parade Fever in Holland!
Highlights from this unique spring parade.

Jackie Whittaker
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Flowering Heather
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.

Su Whale
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Stunning Creativity on Show at Dutch Flower Parade Preview
A sneak peak at some of our favourite flower floats before they go on parade.

Jackie Whittaker
Apr 19, 20241 min read


Top Tips – How to Approach a Difficult Conversation with your Employee
Part of being an employer is having difficult conversations with your staff. It's never easy whether you’re making them redundant, conducting a disciplinary, or managing mental health issues. However, it is crucial that these conversations happen, and that they are handled right. Research conducted last year found that workplace conflict costs employers £30bn a year. But where do you start? How to prepare for difficult conversations at work

Croner
Apr 19, 20244 min read


Design Inspiration: Discover the Desert Retreat Trend
Take inspiration from the charm of the desert and the elements earth, water, and air.

Helena van Achterberg
Apr 18, 20242 min read


7 Tips to Improve your Website's Visibility
In today's digital age, a strong online presence is critical for any business to succeed. Being a florist means you wear lots of hats - florist, business owner, marketer, website designer, accountant, need we go on? To make life a tiny bit easier for you, we've compiled the following tips to help you improve the visibility of your florist website. 1. Optimise Your Website for Search Engines

Imogen Lester
Apr 18, 20243 min read


What Causes Leaf Burn and How to Avoid it
Leaf burning is a complex phenomenon and is the result of burst leaf cells. Leaves discolour from grey to brown and feel dry and crunchy...

Chrysal
Apr 17, 20242 min read


What is salary sacrifice and how does it work?
You might have heard of salary sacrifice schemes before, but what do they mean for business owners and employees? Let’s look at this...

Will Voisey
Apr 16, 20242 min read


In Season: Aquilegia
Su Whale explores the popularity of this cottage garden favourite.

Su Whale
Apr 15, 20242 min read


UK Grown April
Su Whale shares her favourite UK grown flowers to bridge the gap between spring and summer.

Su Whale
Apr 15, 20242 min read


Flowers and Plants to Lift Low Light Areas
Su Whale explains how the clever use of flowers and plants can bring light to the darkest of areas.

Su Whale
Apr 9, 20242 min read



