

Shop Spring Cleaning Featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
So the peaks are over, the days are getting longer and lighter, but is there still the odd pinecone behind the display cabinet? Glitter on the shelving unit? A lovelorn red heart stuck in the corner of the window? If so, it’s time for a shop spring clean. No time to redecorate? Not a problem, here are five easy steps to fill a quiet afternoon (or two) that will leave your retail space in shipshape condition. Dusting

Su Whale
Mar 31, 20252 min read


“That’s not what I wanted!” - Managing complaints
Catherine Jane Kirk shares her knowledge and expertise on the art of managing customer complaints...

Catherine Jane Kirk
Mar 26, 20251 min read


Flowers for Wellbeing
Incorporating flowers into self-care routines is a simple yet powerful way to enhance well-being. Flowers have been shown to boost mood,...

Karen Barnes
Mar 21, 20254 min read


Mother’s Day - How to Make Your Plants the Perfect Pick-Me-Ups
It’s always encouraging to see young children choosing something for their mum on Mother’s Day, and plants are ideal gifts – why? Well, where children may be unmoved by large flowery hand-tieds or floral arrangements, what will attract them is anything compact, bright and colourful, especially if they are easy for small hands to carry. Plants have the extra attraction of being something that can be nurtured and grown. So, what are the points to bear in mind when making your

Su Whale
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Social Media Content Plan for Florists with Examples
You're a florist and we know you're super busy which is why we've done the leg work for you and created a simple social media content...

Imogen Lester
Mar 17, 20254 min read


Mother’s Day? Child’s Play!
Make the most of Mother's Day sales by creating a range for young children with money to spend.

Su Whale
Mar 17, 20252 min read


Miniature Roses featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Petite and delicate, Miniature roses are perfect tiny replicas of their garden cousins and, it could be said, no Mother’s Day plant display is complete without them. Occasionally referred to as the China rose as they originate from the East and are a descendant of the old Chinese rose Rosa chinensis. Although only small in stature, their development over the past sixty years or so has been extensive, and there are over seventy varieties of miniature rose listed, available i

Su Whale
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Houseplants for Mother’s Day
Su Whale suggests which houseplants could be best sellers for Mother's Day this year.

Su Whale
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Retail Guide: Keeping your Shop Clean
When was the last time you took a really close look at the inside of your shop and workroom?

Jackie Whittaker
Mar 11, 20254 min read


Watch Karen Barnes Discuss the Latest Trends with a Spring Inspired Hand Tied
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Watch how Karen creates a beautiful Spring arrangement reflecting the major trends for the season, using 'Miss Piggy' rose, astrantia, gerbera, lisianthus, choisya and siergras (chasmanthium).

Karen Barnes
Mar 10, 20251 min read


Mother's Day: Planning for Success
While we all hope for a trouble-free Mother’s Day weekend, it can’t be guaranteed, so here's how to plan ahead for a successful day.

Jackie Whittaker
Mar 3, 20253 min read


Getting Organised for Mother's Day
Follow Su Whale's tips for a successful and hopefully, stress-free Mother’s Day.

Su Whale
Feb 27, 20252 min read


How to Streamline Mother’s Day in Tough Trading Times
Invaluable advice from Karen Barnes to help you have a successful Mother's Day.

Karen Barnes
Feb 27, 20255 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 27, 20252 min read


Houseplant Trends 2025
The nation’s love affair with houseplants continues unabated, with new varieties and ideas on how to display them being constantly...

Su Whale
Feb 26, 20252 min read







