- 1 day ago
- 2 min
Hay Fever - Sneezing Through Summer
Learn the difference between good and bad pollen, plus how to avoid hay fever-inducing wedding flowers.
- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Designing with Tropical Flowers
Go tropical this season with our selection of the best five flowers and foliage for that statement summer look.
- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Summer Succulents
Follow Su Whale's quick guide to succulents - trendy, versatile and virtually impossible to kill!
- Aug 12
- 1 min
Spotted on the Market: Lathyrus odoratus
Merel van den Burg of Florismartdirect explains why sweet peas should be on every florist's shopping list.
- Aug 11
- 2 min
Let Loose with Scissors: Lovely weather for…Cacti?
Cacti aren't as heat tolerant as you might think, so learn how to look after them as the temperature rises.
- Aug 11
- 2 min
Book Review: Floristry Competitions - The Ultimate Guide
Su Whale reviews the definitive guide to floristry competitions, recently updated by author Lynda Owen and reissued.
- Aug 10
- 1 min
Seasonal Flower of the Month: Roses
Follow Su Whale's care and conditioning tips to get the most out of roses this summer.
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Herbs, this Season’s ‘Must Have’
Fresh, seasonal herbs can be fabulous additions to bridal bouquets and wedding flowers. Su Whale suggests some of the best.
- Aug 5
- 1 min
British Flowers and Foliage: High Summer
Its the height of the British growing season so check out our guide to home-grown flowers and foliage available now.
- Aug 4
- 4 min
Destination Weddings
Top industry consultant Karen Barnes shares her experiences of destination weddings; hard work but always fabulous!
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Let Loose with Scissors: Here Comes the Sun
Su Whale celebrates the sunflower, that most emblematic of summer flowers
- Jul 28
- 2 min
Let Loose with Scissors: Cornflowers - Blue and Beautiful
Su Whale enjoys the reappearance of our native cornflower in wildflower meadows and explains how best to use it as a cut flower.
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Let Loose with Scissors: Houseplant Revival
Houseplants can really suffer in unseasonably warm weather, so take Su Whale's advice on how best to care for them at this time of year.
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Protea 'Arctic Ice' - nothing but beauty!
Merel van den Burg takes a closer look at King Protea 'Arctic Ice', a distinctive and stylish addition to any floral design.
- Jul 8
- 2 min
Houseplant Styling: Creating an Outdoor Retreat
Take inspiration from RHS Chelsea's music-inspired houseplant displays to create a green retreat of your own.