

Let Loose with Scissors: Sweet, sweet Williams
This week Su Whale celebrates Sweet Williams, a cottage garden favourite that also makes a great cut flower.

Su Whale
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Top 10 Secrets of Floral Superstars: How They Win at Business and Life
By Corrine Heck, CEO & Founder of Details Flowers Software As the founder of Details Flowers Software, I've had the privilege of working...

Corrine Heck
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Sustainability with FleuraMetz
For a long time, we lived in the so-called Anthropocene, an era where nature served human life. Now that we’re seeing the consequences...

FleuraMetz
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Apply to BT Group's Apprenticeship Fund with Small Business Britain
Our friends at BT Group have committed to transfer up to £4 million to provide fast, straightforward access to apprenticeship funding to...

Small Business Britain
Jun 2, 20251 min read


The Art of Detail: Moribana According to Nicolaus Peters
Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. This centuries-old art form includes various styles, among which Moribana is...

FleuraMetz
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Institute of Flowers at Bloom Dublin 2025
Wet weather failed to dampen floral fun at Bloom. Bord Bia Bloom is Ireland’s annual garden festival, situated in the historical Phoenix...

Su Whale
May 30, 20252 min read


Sustainable Floral Design
Max van de Sluis and Per Benjamin are releasing a new book: 'Sustainable Floristry. The sustainable future found in our history'. The...

Helena van Achterberg
May 30, 20254 min read


Tips on Hiring New Employees
Hiring a new employee costs more than simply their salary. In fact, when hiring a new staff member at the average UK salary of £27,600, the true cost to you, on average, for the first year of that employment is around £62,890* . As a small business, then, you should consider the following when taking on a new team member. What to consider when hiring new employees Recruitment Recruiters and recruitment firms are typically paid on commission and will often bill a fee equivalen

British Business Bank
May 30, 20255 min read


Chelsea in Bloom 2025 - Fashion in Flowers Winners
Best Floral Display Jessica McCormack Sloane Street ‘Lace in Bloom’ Inspired by the intricate floral patterns of antique lace, the...

Su Whale
May 29, 20252 min read


Institute of Flowers at Bloom 2025
Bloom 2025 is set for a first of its kind event as the Institute of Flowers is set to make its debut in the Phoenix Park this Summer. For...

Jonathon Downes
May 28, 20253 min read


RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 - Floral Creations Review
Ten keen competitors; some very experienced, some showing for the first time, were exhibiting at Chelsea this year aiming for the coveted...

Su Whale
May 27, 20253 min read


Floristry and Florals at Chelsea Flower Show 2025
‘Colour our World’ Doncaster College Floristry and floral installations seem to have taken more than just a toehold at Chelsea which is...

Su Whale
May 23, 20253 min read


Karen Barnes: Judging Belgravia in Bloom 2025
I always feel immensely privileged to be invited to judge either at the Flower Show, Chelsea in Bloom or Belgravia in Bloom by the RHS. ...

Karen Barnes
May 22, 20253 min read


Farewell Flowers Win Gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 - Interview with Founder
For the first time in RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s history funeral flowers were featured with a display from Farewell Flowers Directory and...

Jonathon Downes
May 22, 20251 min read


RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 Creative Spaces - Floristry Ambassadors Award
In the Great Pavillion there are two categories in the well-established floristry competition. Creative Spaces has no theme or brief at...

Jonathon Downes
May 21, 20252 min read







