Designing with Tropical Flowers
Go tropical this season with our selection of the best five flowers and foliage for that statement summer look.
Su Whale
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Lovely weather for…Cacti?
Cacti aren't as heat tolerant as you might think, so learn how to look after them as the temperature rises.
Su Whale
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Parties and Picnics
No party should be without flowers, so get creative and start promoting your floral centrepieces and tablescapes!
Su Whale
Jul 15, 20222 min read
Bee-friendly Flowers
Bees are in decline, so its up to the floristry industry to do our bit by promoting bee-friendly plants. Su Whale explains more.
Su Whale
Jul 6, 20222 min read
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: Tablescapes – the next big thing?
Su Whale takes a look at some of the stunning floral tablescapes competing for a medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Su Whale
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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.
Karen Barnes
Apr 26, 20224 min read
Smartphone Flower Photography
Get ready to take better photos with expert Louise Mills. The good news is that you don’t need a high end camera.....
Nicole Moore
Mar 9, 20224 min read
Spring Cleaning: All it takes is one banana!
Spring cleaning is on the horizon for Su Whale, not just for the home, but for the plants that live in it as well.
Su Whale
Feb 18, 20222 min read
In praise of Apprenticeships – florists share their experiences
Apprenticeships serve a vital role in producing future florists. We spoke to two florists about their experiences of apprenticeships.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 8, 20225 min read
Weddings: how to handle difficult brides
How do you deal with a difficult bride without losing the contract? Karen Barnes shares her tips and explains why diplomacy is so important.
Karen Barnes
Jan 26, 20223 min read
Plants & Weddings – a natural combination
Plants are natural, pretty, and from the bride’s point of view also original and long-lasting gifts to present to their guests
Jackie Whittaker
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Happy Houseplants
This week, Su celebrates National Houseplant Week and finds a happy place for a Curio.
Su Whale
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Hyacinths
Su Whale looks forward to spring with the flowering of hyacinths, whether forced for Christmas or potted up to flower naturally.
Su Whale
Dec 16, 20211 min read
Houseplant Styling - Portable Plants
Still have customers working from home? Or have they, like many others, returned to the commute and their old desk? Either way, a little hou
Su Whale
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Bringing the Outside, Inside
If you put your Spider plant outside for the summer – don’t forget to bring it back in!
Su Whale
Nov 10, 20212 min read
