Marginpar: How we Tackle Waste
Waste. It may not be the most glamorous subject, but it is certainly an important one. From cultivation to packaging and residual...
Helena van Achterberg
Apr 243 min read
Grower Spotlight: David Wheatley of Petite Peonys
With lots of florists now buying from UK growers large and small, the gap between florist and grower is shrinking. As part of our quest...
Viv Bradford
Mar 203 min read
Masterpieces Celebrates 1 Year: Floral Art with a Global Touch
What do you get when you combine a passion for (modern) art with the refinement of floral design and florists? Masterpieces. A project...
FleuraMetz
Mar 192 min read
Innovative Sustainable Water Use on Marginpar Farms
Constructed wetlands - How we Reuse Water Sustainably At our farms in Kenya and Ethiopia, we have built innovative systems to sustainably...
Helena van Achterberg
Mar 183 min read
Looking After the Pennies: a Florist's Guide
Experienced florist and business owner Karen Barnes offers her advice on managing your florist finances.
Karen Barnes
Feb 134 min read
Know your Competitors
Knowing your competitors and how they operate is a vital part of running your own floristry business. Karen Barnes explains why.
Karen Barnes
Feb 63 min read
Smithers Oasis Announce New Eco-Friendly Floral Foam Launch
US-based Smithers Oasis has announced the launch of a new plant-based floral foam, called OASIS® Renewal™ Floral Foam. OASIS® Renewal™...
Jackie Whittaker
Jan 312 min read
Nurturing our Soil for Sustainable Flowers
At our flower farms, sustainability starts in the soil. Healthy soil creates thriving ecosystems, resilient plants, and ultimately,...
Helena van Achterberg
Jan 282 min read
A Rose by Any Other Name
Viv Bradford introduces the best red roses for Valentine's Day.
Viv Bradford
Jan 93 min read
Hoek Flowers x COM:POST UK Green Waste Collection
At Hoek flowers, we’re committed to sustainability, and we are constantly looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact while...
Hoek flowers
Jan 34 min read
The Magical Role of Flowers in Wicked The Movie
The beloved story of Wicked has leaped from the stage to the big screen, becoming a popular visual feast filled with wonder, symbolism,...
Corrine Heck
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Marginpar Embrace Sustainable Energy Practices
The power of the sun Marginpar’s farm locations have been carefully selected. Our seven Kenyan farms and three production locations in...
Helena van Achterberg
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Grower Spotlight: Smith & Munson
In the second in our series about growers, we meet Jo Munson from the very famous Smith and Munson, based in Lincolnshire and growing...
Viv Bradford
Dec 2, 20244 min read
New Institute Established to Support Ireland’s Florists
Launched in October 2024, the Institute of Flowers has been created to support and nurture Ireland’s 4000+ professional florists . It...
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Smithers-Oasis UK: Sundries Supplier of the Year
The British Florist Association Industry Awards 2024 were a night to remember for Smithers-Oasis UK as they took home the Sundries...
Oasis
Nov 19, 20244 min read
