Comparison is the Thief of all Joy
Anybody else feel like a total fraud? I was scrolling through Instagram the other day and in those squares of perfect floral loveliness,...
Viv Bradford
3 days ago3 min read
British Flowers Week at the Garden Museum
You would be forgiven for thinking that a celebration of British flowers held in a Grade II listed 14th century church would be very...
Su Whale
Jun 63 min read
Top 10 Secrets of Floral Superstars: How They Win at Business and Life
By Corrine Heck, CEO & Founder of Details Flowers Software As the founder of Details Flowers Software, I've had the privilege of working...
Corrine Heck
Jun 32 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
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...
Jonathon Downes
May 201 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 202 min read
Flower Festival at Salisbury Cathedral
One of the hotly anticipated flower festivals of 2025 is being held at the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire this week, the...
Su Whale
May 122 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
Colleges Compete at Harrogate Spring Flower Show
The brief, "Swords & Sorcery: Fantasy Heroes" certainly sounded challenging, but nine floristry colleges from across the north of England...
Jackie Whittaker
Apr 251 min read
Preview: Chelsea & Belgravia in Bloom 2025
Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom are back for 2025. Even if you don’t have tickets for Chelsea Flower Show itself, it will be well...
Su Whale
Apr 112 min read
Doncaster College Floristry Department Selected for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Doncaster College is thrilled to announce that its Floristry department has been selected to exhibit at the world-renowned Chelsea Flower...
Doncaster College
Apr 72 min read
My Floral Journey: the Challenges and Importance of Training
When I look back on my training journey, it’s one I wouldn’t change in any way. It’s a pathway I encourage anyone to take. It’s fun, hard...
Hannah Friel
Mar 193 min read
International Women’s Day - Mimosa
Celebrated globally, IWD promotes the social, political and cultural achievements of woman all over the world.
Su Whale
Feb 272 min read
Choosing Joy: Starting out on a Career Change Journey
In Summer 2024 I handed in my notice for a well-paid, full-time senior role in Marketing & PR to follow my dream of becoming a florist....
Joanna Marshall
Feb 204 min read
