

Watch Karen Barnes' Summer Trends 2025: Meadow Boho
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...

Karen Barnes
3 days ago2 min read


Dried Flowers: Still Trending!
Dried flowers are more popular than ever. Su Whale suggests how to make the most of this trend.

Su Whale
Jun 52 min read


The Art of Detail: Moribana According to Nicolaus Peters
Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. This centuries-old art form includes various styles, among which Moribana is...

FleuraMetz
Jun 22 min read


Summer Outdoor Floral Décor
Ever thought of Summer as being a real opportunity to promote your floral décor skills outdoors? As creative people, we should always be...

Karen Barnes
May 145 min read


How to Help Your Customers Choose the Right Houseplant
Most customers will gravitate towards a plant that they like the look of, not perhaps considering its care other than the two most...

Su Whale
May 92 min read


Seasonal Favourite: Forget-me-not
Su discovers forget-me-nots coming up everywhere and explains how best to use them in floristry.

Su Whale
May 21 min read


Preview: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 Showground Exhibits
New for 2025 are two stand-out exhibits not to be missed. Farewell Flowers For the first time at Chelsea there will be a display of...

Su Whale
Apr 302 min read


Floristry Winners at Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2025
There were four competition classes specifically for professional florists and students in training at this year’s Harrogate Spring...

Jackie Whittaker
Apr 281 min read


Creating an Eco-Friendly Funeral Piece
Florist Liz Dawes explains how she approached a customer request for a plastic-free funeral piece.
Liz Dawes
Apr 222 min read


Using Colour in Design: Yellow
Improve your grasp of colour theory and its practical application in floristry with Su Whale's easy guide. This time, its all about yellow.

Su Whale
Apr 172 min read


Florist's Top Tips for Funeral Work
Use a Lazy Susan One of the most useful items that I use when making funeral pieces is a cake turntable, which is aptly referred to as...

Sophie Waterfield
Apr 103 min read


Watch Karen Barnes Showcase the Latest Trends with the Pantone Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...

Karen Barnes
Apr 91 min read


Choosing Houseplants for Easter
Su Whale shares her pick of the plants for a pretty, flowering Easter display inside or out.

Su Whale
Apr 82 min read


Quick and Simple Easter Design Inspiration Featuring Floristry Tips From Su Whale
Make the most of seasonal flowers and foliage.

Su Whale
Apr 42 min read


Spring Wedding Inspiration: Sunshine Yellow
Use these fresh, fun and organic designs to inspire your spring wedding work.

Su Whale
Mar 272 min read