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
Staff Training - What, When, Why, How?
Staff training is key to employee development and progression. If you want your workforce to succeed, and your staff to stay....
Nicole Moore
Jun 29, 20225 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
Outdoor Planters: Get the Chelsea Look
Take inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show and plant up stylish pots for the patio or garden. They should be good sellers all year round
Su Whale
May 18, 20222 min read
Houseplants Chelsea Style
Inspire your customers to get hooked on houseplants. Su Whale suggests some creative display ideas for all around the home.
Su Whale
May 16, 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
Singing, baking and how a pandemic rekindled the flower love!
We first met Nicola Evans back in 2018 when she came to help on the installations for the Leeds Castle Flower Festival. We’d seen her...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Apr 11, 20227 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
Time for students at Worldskills
It’s time to register your skilled students for WorldSkills UK Competitions and who know, like Catey Burn (pictured top) of Old Oak...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Feb 25, 20222 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
Correct Lifting Techniques
Regardless of industry, your workers will find themselves in situations where they need to lift and move an object.
Croner
Feb 2, 20223 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
