

Institute of Flowers at Bloom Dublin 2025
Wet weather failed to dampen floral fun at Bloom. Bord Bia Bloom is Ireland’s annual garden festival, situated in the historical Phoenix...

Su Whale
May 30, 20252 min read


Sustainable Floral Design
Max van de Sluis and Per Benjamin are releasing a new book: 'Sustainable Floristry. The sustainable future found in our history'. The...

Helena van Achterberg
May 30, 20254 min read


Tips on Hiring New Employees
Hiring a new employee costs more than simply their salary. In fact, when hiring a new staff member at the average UK salary of £27,600, the true cost to you, on average, for the first year of that employment is around £62,890* . As a small business, then, you should consider the following when taking on a new team member. What to consider when hiring new employees Recruitment Recruiters and recruitment firms are typically paid on commission and will often bill a fee equivalen

British Business Bank
May 30, 20255 min read


Chelsea in Bloom 2025 - Fashion in Flowers Winners
Best Floral Display Jessica McCormack Sloane Street ‘Lace in Bloom’ Inspired by the intricate floral patterns of antique lace, the...

Su Whale
May 29, 20252 min read


Institute of Flowers at Bloom 2025
Bloom 2025 is set for a first of its kind event as the Institute of Flowers is set to make its debut in the Phoenix Park this Summer. For...

Jonathon Downes
May 28, 20253 min read


RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 - Floral Creations Review
Ten keen competitors; some very experienced, some showing for the first time, were exhibiting at Chelsea this year aiming for the coveted...

Su Whale
May 27, 20253 min read


Floristry and Florals at Chelsea Flower Show 2025
‘Colour our World’ Doncaster College Floristry and floral installations seem to have taken more than just a toehold at Chelsea which is...

Su Whale
May 23, 20253 min read


Karen Barnes: Judging Belgravia in Bloom 2025
I always feel immensely privileged to be invited to judge either at the Flower Show, Chelsea in Bloom or Belgravia in Bloom by the RHS. ...

Karen Barnes
May 22, 20253 min read


Farewell Flowers Win Gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 - Interview with Founder
For the first time in RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s history funeral flowers were featured with a display from Farewell Flowers Directory and they won a Gold Medal. The Floristry Trade Club's own Su Whale, caught up with Gill Hodgson MBE of Fieldhouse Flowers in Yorkshire and founder of Flowers from the Farm. They discussed the sustainability of the display, the conversation about funeral flowers and the importance of customisation for floristry businesses. The Chelsea installatio

Lauren Hackett
May 22, 20251 min read


RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 Creative Spaces - Floristry Ambassadors Award
In the Great Pavillion there are two categories in the well-established floristry competition. Creative Spaces has no theme or brief at all, so cannot be judged, instead an exhibit is chosen by the RHS Floristry Ambassadors, Nikki Chapman and Simon Lycett. This year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, the Floristry Ambassadors Award was awarded to Remnants By Emily Thompson Flowers. A creative treatment of life, decay and renewal within nature, this exhibit is a living eulog

Lauren Hackett
May 21, 20252 min read


Elizabeth Newcombe Wins Gold at RHS Chelsea 2025
Lizzie wins gold at RHS Chelsea with her excellent Hand-Tied Bouquet Botanical Bliss: A Tapestry of Texture. Botanical Bliss: A Tapestry of Texture By Elizabeth Newcombe Botanical Bliss is a hand-tied bouquet that showcases the pinnacle of floristry craftsmanship, with a focus on the rich diversity of textures found in nature. The design celebrates both English-grown blooms and unique, textured materials. The bouquet features beautiful botanicals, including sweet peas, clema

Lauren Hackett
May 20, 20251 min read


Belgravia in Bloom Photo Gallery 2025
With a theme of ‘Seasons’, Belgravia in Bloom promises to bring spring, summer, autumn and winter to life with eye-popping floral displays and unique experiences across the neighbourhood. Below is a gallery of our favourite displays and highlights, showcasing the best Belgravia in Bloom 2025 has to offer. Check out all of our RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Belgravia in Bloom and Chelsea in Bloom coverage Chelsea In Bloom RHS Chelsea Floral Creations - Texture RHS Chelsea Flower S

Lauren Hackett
May 20, 20251 min read


Chelsea in Bloom Photo Gallery 2025
With a theme of ‘Flowers in Fashion’ Chelsea in Bloom is bigger and more ambitious than ever before. Below is a gallery of our favourite...

Lauren Hackett
May 20, 20253 min read


Rivers of Flowers fill Salisbury Cathedral
It’s estimated that over 12,000 flower lovers, floral enthusiasts and locals will have visited Salisbury Cathedral’s Flower Festival, The...

Su Whale
May 20, 20252 min read


RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 Photo Gallery
The Floristry Trade club is currently at 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 Bullring Gate Love this content? We’ve made our Chelsea Flower Show and Chelsea & Belgravia in Bloom coverage free, to give you a taste of what The Floristry Trade Club offers members. There’s plenty more exclusive co

Lauren Hackett
May 19, 20252 min read




