Cyclamen make great houseplants at this time of year, but did you know they can also be used as a cut flower and a foliage plant?

Floristry student Maddy Morgan, from Moreton Morrell College in Warwickshire has become the latest recipient of the Further Education Learner of the Year award, presented at a dedicated awards ceremony held at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. The Awards are organised by leading land-based training & qualification awarding body Lantra, and the representative body for land-based colleges and universities, Landex, with the aim of celebrating and rewarding the indust

Su Whale sings the praises of native South African flowers that become the stars of the show at this time of year.

Make the most of this fabulous seasonal favourite. Su Whale advises how to condition and use hyacinths in floral work.

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

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

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

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

Su Whale celebrates the sunflower, that most emblematic of summer flowers

Here’s our selection of both green and flowering houseplants which are at their best in autumn.

Su Whale encourages you to get creative with your seasonal shop displays to make the most of those impulse purchasing opportunities.

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

Su Whale provides her step by step guide on creating a hand-woven wreath base that's sustainable and ideal for woodland burials.

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

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