Getting Your Winter Greens
Look beyond holly, spruce and pine to more unusual evergreens for Christmas displays. Su Whale shares her top picks from UK growers.
Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read
South African Stars
Su Whale sings the praises of native South African flowers that become the stars of the show at this time of year.
Su Whale
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Houseplants for Winter
Su Whale shares her tips for keeping houseplants looking their best through the winter months.
Su Whale
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Why it's Important to Keep Learning
Karen Barnes explains what continuous professional (and personal) development can do for you and your floristry career.
Karen Barnes
Oct 18, 20234 min read
Training College Spotlight: CAFRE
Northern Ireland's leading training provider for floristry offers a broad range of courses within purpose-built facilities.
Jonathon Downes
Sep 8, 20234 min read
Training College Spotlight: Coleg Cambria
Floristry training courses available from one of the largest colleges in the UK.
Jonathon Downes
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Training College Spotlight: Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College is a specialist land-based college which delivers first-class education and training at all levels.
Jonathon Downes
Sep 6, 20236 min read
Training College Spotlight: Moreton Morrell College
Part of the Warwickshire Colleges Group, learn what professional floristry training is on offer at Moreton Morrell College.
Jonathon Downes
Sep 5, 20234 min read
Selling Skills - The Power of Words
Reconsider your language and it could make all the difference to sales.
Florist Trainer
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Training College Spotlight: Reaseheath College
Reaseheath College's award-winning floristry department offers a range of professional courses to get your floristry career motoring.
Jonathon Downes
Sep 4, 20237 min read
Floristry Hack: Finding New Customers
Have you heard the saying “THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE” Well this can be true if you use this inexpensive idea...
Carol Parr
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Understanding Flower Ripeness
In this online era, to buy successfully florists now need to learn skills that have previously belonged to wholesale flower buyers.
Viv Bradford
Aug 31, 20233 min read
Competition Floristry: Tips for Competing
Taking part in competitions is a great way to show off your skills as a professional florist.
UK Floristry Judges Guild
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Create a Health & Safety Checklist for your Business
Ensure that the health and safety of your employees is at the top of your priority list.
Croner
Jun 19, 20235 min read
In Season: Lily of the Valley
This spring favourite needs careful handling and conditioning, as Su Whale explains.
Su Whale
May 2, 20232 min read
