Karen Barnes
- Nov 17
- 6 min
Visiting the Royal Flora Holland Trade Fair & IFTF
Karen Barnes reports on new trends, flowers and businesses spotted at this autumn's Dutch trade shows.
Karen Barnes
- Nov 3
- 3 min
Future Industry Trends: Canton Trade Fair 2023
Karen Barnes discovers exciting new trends and products at one of the largest trade fairs in the world.
Su Whale
- Oct 23
- 3 min
Get Cosy with Autumn Foliage - Cotinus & Cordyline
It’s not just trees that glow at this time of year, some garden shrubs are capable of doing the same, and for me, Cotinus, or Smoke Tree....
Su Whale
- Oct 22
- 3 min
Halloween. Get the colour vibe - Orange & Purple
Celebrate the Jubilee with royal purple floral creations. Su Whale suggests some regal flower combinations.
Hannah Pendrigh
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Countdown to the Interflora World Cup - we’ll be there, will you?
Experience a day out like no other at the Interflora World Cup. Join us at Manchester Central Convention Centre, UK on 7th – 9th September.
Su Whale
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Edible Flowers
Edible flowers add colour and texture to dishes and drinks. Su Whale recommends the ones to use.
Su Whale
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Summer Colour Trends
Su Whale embraces bright summer colours with the help of the Pantone Color Institute.
Su Whale
- May 11
- 2 min
Polka Dot Begonia
Get to know this newly fashionable houseplant, along with some of its relatives. Su Whale explores the benefits of begonias.
Merel van den Burg
- May 3
- 2 min
Floristry Trends 2023: Colour is Here to Stay - Hot Pink
Merel van den Burg encourages us to embrace colour, as hot pink has its moment in the spotlight.
Su Whale
- Apr 14
- 2 min
Coronation? That must mean floral speculation!
We're all hoping that flowers will feature heavily at the Coronation, so Su Whale is enjoying a little speculation about what we may see.
Su Whale
- Apr 2
- 2 min
Vintage Flower Styling for Spring
Su Whale explains how to translate the vintage flower style into retail sales.
Su Whale
- Mar 31
- 1 min
British Flowers and foliage: Early Spring
Follow Su Whale's guide to what's in season from UK growers.
Merel van den Burg
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Floristry Trends 2023: Texture on Texture
Texture is another top trend for floristry in 2023. Learn more from Merel van den Burg from Florismartdirect.
Jackie Whittaker
- Mar 24
- 4 min
World-Class Workshops at the Interflora World Cup
See internationally acclaimed floral designers in action and take part in their inspirational workshops at the Interflora World Cup.
