- Apr 26
- 4 min
Going Green: How to make your business more eco-friendly
In a world where we all need to look after our beautiful planet, the floristry industry must play its part . Karen Barnes suggests how.
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Going Green: Vase Hygiene and Flower Food
Good housekeeping s essential to keep flowers and foliage fresh and in good condition. Su Whale guides us through hygiene best practice.
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Going Green: Bleached Flowers and Foliage
However, commercially bleached flowers and foliage are far from environmentally friendly. Su Whale investigates.
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Going Green: Glitter and Spray Paint
Glitter & sparkle have always been part & parcel of Christmas but at what cost to the environment? And what, if any, are the alternatives?
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Essential tips for minimising waste : Alison Rudd
Wastage comes in many forms, whether its flowers and foliage, money or time. Follow these latest tips from florist Alison Ruud
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Go green and reduce waste : Jo Hornsby
Implementing more eco-friendly practices in your business can be good for your profit as well as for the planet. Jo Hornsby explains how.
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
How I minimise wastage in my business : Carol Parr
Carol Parr from Flower Tops in Rhyl shares her top tips for minimising flower and foliage waste in her business....
- Nov 4, 2021
- 2 min
Going Green: Ribbon
Su Whale looks into the good and bad of poly ribbon and suggests some environmentally friendly alternative.
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Sustainability: Green Glossary
A round-up of key eco-terminology and what all these words really mean
- Sep 29, 2021
- 2 min
Creating an eco-friendly funeral piece
Florist Liz Dawes explains how she approached a customer request for a plastic-free funeral piece.
- Sep 5, 2021
- 2 min
How to go green…. Cellophane
Cellophane, every flower shop uses it, but here are a few things you may not know about it and how to be greener with cellophane.
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
Going Green: using paper wrapping
Learn why you should be using more paper wrapping in your business and what happens to it when it eventually gets thrown away
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
CAN I BUY BRITISH FLOWERS ALL YEAR ROUND?
Locally grown is always going to be the most environmentally sustainable way to buy blooms.
- Aug 1, 2021
- 1 min
HOW SUSTAINABLE ARE YOUR HOUSEPLANTS?
Green goodness is great, but how much do you know about where your plants come from?
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
CAN YOU GET SUSTAINABLE IMPORTED FLOWERS?
Promising an all-British range throughout the year is not a realistic business option for many florists.