

A Cactus for Christmas
Su Whale shares her secrets to success with Schlumbergera, the Christmas cactus.

Su Whale
3 days ago2 min read


Cyclamen - Welcome Winter Colour
Give Cyclamen the right conditions and they'll thrive in the home at this time of year.

Su Whale
Nov 111 min read


Bromeliads: Nature’s Natural Fireworks featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Bromeliads are perfect impulse purchase plants - colourful, fun and easy to care for.

Su Whale
Oct 273 min read


Christmas Tips from the Experts
No matter how many Christmas peaks you’ve worked through, there are always lessons to be learnt. To help you survive and thrive this Christmas, we asked some experienced florists to share their top tips for trading successfully this festive season. What to consider first Decide how much business you can realistically cope with . If you have historical sales information, look back at it to remind you what sold well and what didn’t. It’s best to look back over the previous t

Jackie Whittaker
Oct 234 min read


Glorious Sunflowers with Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Su Whale celebrates the sunflower, that most emblematic of summer flowers

Su Whale
Oct 33 min read


Autumn Houseplants: Promote Seasonal Favourites
Here’s our selection of both green and flowering houseplants which are at their best in autumn.

Su Whale
Oct 12 min read


Seasonal Shop Displays: Get the Autumn Look
Su Whale encourages you to get creative with your seasonal shop displays to make the most of those impulse purchasing opportunities.

Su Whale
Sep 292 min read


Get that Autumn Glow with Seasonal Favourites
For many people Autumn is their favourite time of year. Capitalise on this by using the best autumn flowers in your displays & floral gifts

Jackie Whittaker
Sep 282 min read


Woven with Love: Making a Sustainable Funeral Wreath
Su Whale provides her step by step guide on creating a hand-woven wreath base that's sustainable and ideal for woodland burials.

Su Whale
Sep 191 min read


September from the Artisan Grower
Make the most of UK grown flowers and foliage with Su Whale's pick of the best late season stems.

Su Whale
Sep 82 min read


Employing an Apprentice: What you Need to Know
Apprenticeships have long been implemented by businesses to help students, graduates and career-switchers gain valuable and hands-on experience as well as an extra pair of hands for the team. And while apprenticeships are nothing new — the earliest can be traced back to 1563 — government support has encouraged many business owners to consider creating an apprenticeship programme in their own company. Figures from the first quarter of 2024/25 academic year show apprenticeshi

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Aug 206 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


My First Year at College: What I’ve Learnt About Working with Flowers
“How’s the floristry going?” is a question I get asked quite often, now that I’m 12 months into an 18-month course at Shipley College,...

Joanna Marshall
Jul 164 min read


Boost Sales in the Quiet Times
Summer can be a tricky time; business can be slow, but there are some things you can do to keep business going strong over the summer months

Jackie Whittaker
Jul 112 min read


Nicolaus Peters at Moreton Morrell
A masterclass in ‘Less is More’ As the saying goes, Nicolaus Peters is a man who needs no introduction after winning the Interflora...

Su Whale
Jun 203 min read







