Finances are an area of difficulty for many people. And at Christmas, these concerns can become even more heightened.

Join Su Whale as she demonstrates how to create a luxury Christmas bouquet featuring stunning cymbidium orchids. This arrangement blends elegance, texture, and festive charm — perfect for gifting or decorating during the holiday season. Su uses Cymbidium orchids (bronze mini stems), bluey-grey eucalyptus foliage, blue spruce for festive texture, Ilex with red berries, snowy white Hypericum berries, kraft paper, cellophane and velvet ribbon. Su Whale is a florist and freelance

Sandwiched as it is between Halloween and Christmas, November can seem to be a rather dull month colour wise.

Su Whale says give your houseplants a Christmas makeover and watch them fly off the shelves!

Give Cyclamen the right conditions and they'll thrive in the home at this time of year.

Our latest range of festive products has officially launched, just in time for the festive season! Our webshop is now live with a delightful selection of Christmas items that you can order right away, ensuring you're well-prepared for the festivities ahead. Explore our high-quality artificial berries and poinsettias, available in a variety of styles from sprigs to wreaths and garlands. Choose from classic colours like red, burgundy, white, and gold. Our beloved glitter butter

getting things right at the recruitment stage helps you avoid issues arising later

Preparing for the Christmas season as a florist involves more than just stocking up on flowers. It’s about anticipating demand, creating beautiful and festive designs, and offering excellent customer service during one of the busiest times of the year. Embrace festive florals that blend traditional and contemporary styles. My top tips: Winter Favourites: Ensure you have a good stock of traditional Christmas flowers, like poinsettias, amaryllis, roses, carnations, and holly.

Su Whale explains how to create a festive atmosphere and boost sales in your shop this Christmas.

Also known as the China or Matsumoto Aster, this member of the Aster family has strong associations with autumn, despite being available from the Dutch auctions for most of the year. Pronounced ‘kal-lee-STEPH-us’ it is a cheerful, multi-petalled flower with a bright yellow central disc and can be bought in either single or double forms. Colour Range : White, lilac, pale pink, dark pink, red, purple. Vase life : 7-10 days. Peaks March – December, seasonally available August

The Royal British Legion adopted the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance.

Being a florist means wearing many hats: designer, problem-solver, negotiator, and sometimes even miracle worker. However, even the most talented floral designers can stumble regarding the business side of floristry - pricing, contracts, vendor relationships, and branding. These common mistakes can quietly shrink your profits, overwhelm your schedule, and limit your growth. Here are the 10 biggest “don’ts” in the floral world - and how to avoid them. Skipping the Contract Han

I am predominantly a wedding florist, creating the flowers for 50+ weddings a year in south Lincolnshire, Rutland, east Northamptonshire and north Cambridgeshire. If I’m brutally honest I don’t think it has ever been harder for florists to book weddings. We have huge competition in the field from venues now offering floral packages within their venue fees, venue dressers offering fresh flowers, hire companies offering silk packages and the fact that a lot of wedding have muc

In today’s fast-moving business world, flexibility is more valuable than ever. Whether you’re expanding your team, responding to seasonal demand, or trialling new roles, having the right vehicles available at the right time can make all the difference. That’s where short-term car leasing in the UK comes in. It offers a practical way to stay agile without the long-term financial commitment of a traditional lease or vehicle ownership. In this guide, we’ll explore what short-ter

Here's the best flowers and foliage still available from UK growers to use in your floristry work.