These days a tidy shop & a selection of pretty HTs are not enough to guarantee success;

Follow Su Whale's quick guide to succulents - trendy, versatile and virtually impossible to kill!

I don’t know a single florist who doesn’t work incredibly hard, so it is really galling to fall victim to a scam of any kind.  I know because I was a victim myself a few years ago when someone phoned at Valentine’s Day for a bouquet of white roses, teddy bear and chocolates total cost £160.  Just before the 120-day limit expired, I received notice of a chargeback and even though I had all of the evidence of the order, signature for delivery etc the bank found in the (dodgy) c

Water conservation requires forethought and effort, but every little bit helps. Don't think that what you do does not matter. We can all...

In this British-grown flower feature we focus on Alstroemeria, or Peruvian lily, is a native of South America and a true floral trooper.

Creating trend directions in the floral industry — which includes fresh flowers, floral design, home décor, fashion, and event styling —...

Are you a small business owner looking for ways to save time and money? Are you looking to incorporate more sustainable or energy...

To help you adapt to these changes the Floristry Trade Club have teamed up with Key Partner Croner to offer a free webinar, open to everyone.

Historically, floral crowns were only associated with fairy tales, May Day parades, or distant bohemian festivals. But today, these...

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Learn how to stay compliant as a start-up business. From tax to health and safety, our legal experts share four areas of business where you need to have legal documents in place. Learn how to stay compliant as a start-up business. From tax to health and safety, our legal experts share four areas of business where you need to have legal documents in place.  Setting up your own small business is exciting, but organising the paperwork is a time-consuming job as a new business o

tips and tricks for Oxalis triangularis and Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana)

New polling from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shows significant concern among retail finance chiefs, who say government policy is driving up inflation and job losses. A survey of CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) and Finance Directors at retailers together representing over 9,000 stores comes as the Chancellor is preparing for the next Budget.  Given concerns about potential tax rises on the horizon, 56% of CFOs described their feelings about trading conditions over the

As August settles over the country, this is the time when late summer florals step into the spotlight. From the rich hues of dahlias to the elegance of delphiniums, these late summer flowers bring warmth, depth, and movement as we move from one season to another. These flowers have evolved to bring vital colour and structure to our shops, homes and gardens and are especially fabulous for weddings and events, corporate work and everyday floral gifting. I find that when I have

Su Whale recommends UK-grown flowers for late spring and shares her care and conditioning tips.