How to Dry Flowers – The Air Drying Method
Late summer/early autumn is the perfect time for harvesting flowers for drying. The easiest method is to air dry, and this can be done in...
Su Whale
6 days ago2 min read
Designing for Large Spaces
The summer months inevitably mean weddings, festivals and graduations, in fact a host of events being held in larger than normal venues....
Su Whale
Aug 122 min read
Discovering the Concept of Iki Through the Lens of Ikebana Floral Arrangement
All about this unique design and aesthetic philosophy that celebrates refined restraint over ostentatious display. "Enchanting" is what...
Thursd
Jul 227 min read
Using Moss in Funeral Work
Information and inspiration to help you make the best use of moss in funeral tributes.
Su Whale
Jul 212 min read
Dealing with the Heat: Conditioning Flowers
Su Whale offers some timely tips for flower care and conditioning in the warmer summer months.
Su Whale
Jun 202 min read
Dried Flowers: Still Trending!
Dried flowers are more popular than ever. Su Whale suggests how to make the most of this trend.
Su Whale
Jun 52 min read
Creating an Eco-Friendly Funeral Piece
Florist Liz Dawes explains how she approached a customer request for a plastic-free funeral piece.
Liz Dawes
Apr 222 min read
Floral Decorations for Celebrations
Flowers for entertaining is a profitable market to tap into, so here's some creative inspiration to get you started.
Su Whale
Apr 144 min read
Florist's Top Tips for Funeral Work
Use a Lazy Susan One of the most useful items that I use when making funeral pieces is a cake turntable, which is aptly referred to as...
Sophie Waterfield
Apr 103 min read
Spring Wedding Inspiration: Sunshine Yellow
Use these fresh, fun and organic designs to inspire your spring wedding work.
Su Whale
Mar 272 min read
Mother's Day Inspiration
Embrace pink for Mother's Day and get inspired to create your own tempting bouquets and arrangements.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 271 min read
Pocket Money Presents for Mother's Day
Su Whale gets creative with suggestions for affordable floral gifts for Mother's Day.
Su Whale
Feb 272 min read
Bare Essentials Foliage featuring Floristry Tips From Su Whale
Make the most of striking structural branches when foliage is at a premium. Su Whale offers inspiration.
Su Whale
Feb 242 min read
Conditioning Roses for St. Valentine’s Day
A step-by-step guide The correct conditioning of cut roses is essential, no more so than at Valentine’s Day.
Su Whale
Feb 32 min read
Common Plant Problems: Botrytis
Learn how to identify and avoid this problematic fungal disease.
Su Whale
Jan 102 min read
