Pin Holders  As floral foam continues to fall out of favour, such as the banning of its use at RHS shows for example, the challenge for florists is how to create designs that can be constructed confidently without the use of dependable, water retaining floral foam.   ‘A traditional design using a pinholder at Chelsea Flower Show.’    This is when the pin holder, once relegated to the bottom of the workbox after the invention of foam, has come into its own once again.    So wh

Created by Nicola from The Bloom Room in Cumbria.

The Flower Council of Holland, always very proactive regarding emerging trends, have four distinct themes for 2024 aimed...

Inspirational floristry from Hungarian master florist Krisztián Kövér.

The Flowering Power of Asters The colourful brilliance of Asters formed the inspiration for these breath-taking wedding designs by...

Dividing large flower arrangements into smaller ones is an excellent way to enhance the appearance of your floral displays, benefiting...

Upcycled Botanica  Chelsea Flower Show’s Houseplant Studios were a place to have some fun with indoor plants while sending out a serious message at the same time. Taking this on board were The Plant Warehouse from East London who had transformed a wooden studio retreat into a green oasis with the aim to revolutionise how people integrate greenery into small spaces. This was achieved by choosing an array of overlooked or discarded household items and giving them a new life by

Su Whale interviews Nicola Hill from Gentle Blooms

We take a closer look at some of the techniques found in the beautiful Floral Creations from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Floral Fabulousness in the Capital

You’ve heard of terrariums, but how about mossariums? It’s the same principle, but instead of using green plants to create an enclosed mini jungle you use different types of moss. Spotted recently at both RHS Urban Manchester and at Harrogate Flower Show, mossariums are looking like the ‘next big thing.’  What is a mossarium?

Discover a sustainable floral design technique with Joseph Massie's fresh take on a pin holder.

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

Highlights from this unique spring parade.

A sneak peak at some of our favourite flower floats before they go on parade.