Design Inspiration 11/13

May 18, 20232 min read

Basing – Creative Alternatives to Chrysanthemum

Su Whale suggests creative alternatives to costly white chrysanthemums for funeral basing.

Apr 13, 20233 min read

Versatile Campanula

More hardy than they look, Campanula suit every type of home and should be an easy plant to sell. Su Whale explains.

Inspirational Varieties

Apr 10, 20232 min read

British Grown: Spring

Su Whale recommends spring flowering shrubs available now from UK growers.

Apr 3, 20232 min read

Vintage Flower Styling for Spring

Su Whale explains how to translate the vintage flower style into retail sales.

Apr 2, 20232 min read

Shop Display Inspiration: Easter Treats

Su Whale shares creative ideas for Easter sales opportunities, making the most of spring-flowering bulbs and plants.

Mar 30, 20232 min read

Flowering Bulbs for Easter

Su Whale shows how spring flowering bulbs can make profitable impulse purchases for Easter gifting.

Mar 27, 20232 min read

Scented Spring

Su Whale encourages us to embrace scented shrubs to add style and colour to spring arrangements.

Wedding & Event Floristry

Mar 20, 20232 min read

Spring Wedding Inspiration: Bold & Bright

Take inspiration for your spring wedding work from these contemporary bold and bright designs.

Mar 7, 20232 min read

Flower of the Month: March

Narcissi, commonly called daffodils, are the floral symbol for March.

Jackie Whittaker

Mar 6, 20231 min read

Spring Flowers - Tall and Slender

Woody stemmed spring flowers are an essential part of the seasonal palette. Learn how to care and condition these stems properly.

Mar 2, 20232 min read

Fabulous Ferns

Ferns add a touch of lush, tropical greenery to any room. Su Whale shares some of her favourites.

Inspirational Varieties

Feb 21, 20232 min read

Christmas Shop Displays

Need some last-minute merchandising inspiration for your Christmas shop displays? Take a look at these ideas from Su Whale.

Dec 28, 20222 min read

Festive Interior Decorations and How to Capture Sales

Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes shares her tips on capturing a share of the festive home decor market.

Karen Barnes

Dec 27, 20224 min read

December Mood Board

Christmas isn't all about red and green. Su Whale suggests a festive colour palette full of opulent shades and show-stopping stems.

Inspirational Varieties