Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Watch how Karen creates a beautiful Spring arrangement reflecting the major trends for the season, using mimosa, roses, gerbera, prunus and palm leaves.

Embrace pink for Mother's Day and get inspired to create your own tempting bouquets and arrangements.

Follow Su Whale's tips for a successful and hopefully, stress-free Mother’s Day.

Invaluable advice from Karen Barnes to help you have a successful Mother's Day.

The nation’s love affair with houseplants continues unabated, with new varieties and ideas on how to display them being constantly...

Sustainability, net zero and reducing your carbon footprint are becoming important issues for business owners. From cutting down on waste to reducing the amount of miles travelled for business, many small changes can lower harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One area to focus on is how technology and IT equipment may be used effectively to reduce energy usage. With smaller businesses estimated to account for half of all UK business-driven emissions according to research b

A stem of Phalaenopsis orchid is without doubt a luxury, but it is one which never fails to give value for money; delicate and sophisticated with an excellent vase life, it will enhance and add elegance to designs, large or small. Phalaenopsis flowers with their attractive curved outer edges are made up of both petals and sepals, these surround a central throat, often in a contrasting colour, which is one of the outstanding features of this exotic flower.  Colours

Make the most of striking structural branches when foliage is at a premium. Su Whale offers inspiration.

Su Whale celebrates the humble daffodil on St David's Day.

In Summer 2024 I handed in my notice for a well-paid, full-time senior role in Marketing & PR to follow my dream of becoming a florist....

Follow these simple low cost tips for attracting more brides to your business, building an attention-grabbing portfolio of wedding floristry

Ghosting: abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation All of us have or will experience ghosting these days. Its exasperating, after setting up a meeting, taking time to send over a proposal and probably a mood board to a couple who you thought you really clicked with only to hear…….nothing!

For several years now, I have shared four floral trends each year, which I identify as being at the heart of the floral industry. I draw inspiration from magazines, interior design, and fashion designers like Dior and Versace, not to mention influencers on social media. I believe we are greatly influenced by these names and platforms, and we see their impact reflected in materials, colours, shapes and textures. When exploring or adopting trends, it's important to adapt them t

Upgrade your bathroom with houseplants to add some cheer, a touch of glamour or even to purify the air. Su Whale explains how.

The much-loved hellebore is one of our earliest flowering plants