Here's the best flowers and foliage still available from UK growers to use in your floristry work.

One of the joys of floristry is its seasonality, and the passage of summer into autumn is a moment to celebrate and set the seasonal tone in store and out. And if there is one thing florists can do which is heads and shoulders above supermarkets and garden centres, it is shop display. Autumn is without a doubt one of those moments to show off how creative we can be.  There is still time for planting outside while the soil still retains the warmth from the summer. Encourage yo

Bromeliads are perfect impulse purchase plants - colourful, fun and easy to care for.

Fresh berries are perfect if you want to give seasonal arrangements a natural, festive feel, says Su Whale.

There’s something about the colours and the cosiness as nights draw in and fires are lit that makes autumn special for so many people. Capitalise on this warm and fuzzy feeling by promoting this colourful season in all its glory.  How to sell autumn in your store  Even though most flowers are now available all year round, this is the time to concentrate on those that have strong associations with autumn, such as Dahlia, Chrysanthemum, Asters, Gladioli and Callistephus. Pop re

Su Whale shares 10 gorgeous Christmas wreath designs to get you inspired this season.

As the days grow shorter and the air turns colder, the beauty of autumn comes alive in more than just the changing of colours. Autumn seasonal flowers are notable for their deep, warm colours. In this guide, we’ll explore the top autumn flowers, dive into floral design trends, and reveal the best colour palettes to capture the spirit of the season. Top Flowers for Stunning Autumn Arrangements Autumn is the perfect time to embrace the beauty of seasonal flowers. Whether you’re

Follow Su Whale's guide to making environmentally friendly Christmas wreaths.

Choosing greenery for Christmas designs? Use this A-Z guide to foliage essentials that will see you through the festive season and beyond.

A wonderful opportunity to create a seasonal themed shop display to celebrate this atmospheric time of year and plants are perfect for this.

Using pumpkins, squashes and gourds in creative floristry designs is a seasonal treat. Su Whale shares her tips for success.

Set the scene for Halloween with Su Whale's pick of the creepiest houseplants for your horror-loving customers.

It’s not just children who love Halloween, everyone now seems to celebrate and shops are capitalising on this trend, selling everything from costumes to candles to homeware. Pumpkins are of course essential at Halloween, with 24million reportedly being sold in the UK alone. This is where florists can get in on the action too and there is no lack of inspiration; Instagram, for example is flooded with 1001 things to do with pumpkins, from the tiniest of gourds to giant sized sp

Celebrate the Jubilee with royal purple floral creations. Su Whale suggests some regal flower combinations.

Jatropha is an unusual, coral-like flower that is just the thing for adding a touch of the interesting and exotic to autumn and Halloween designs. Orange stemmed with bright green berries and red tips, it originates from the Americas and has had, over the years, many uses other than floral, including tanning, dying and basket weaving.  A member of the Euphorbia family, Jatropha is a tropical succulent, and there are around 170 species in the group. They are not the most commo