Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists.

The power of the sun Marginpar’s farm locations have been carefully selected. Our seven Kenyan farms and three production locations in...

Unlike other floral trends, hat boxes really seem to be sticking around – and once you unbox their credentials, it’s really not hard to...

On the announcement of the Employment Rights Bill, the government stated they were planning to make changes to unfair dismissal and introduce day one rights to employees. This has left a lot of employers asking what this change means for them, and how it will affect their existing procedures and policies. What’s the existing framework for claiming unfair dismissal? At present, any employee wanting to take their employer to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal, must hav

In the second in our series about growers, we meet Jo Munson from the very famous Smith and Munson, based in Lincolnshire and growing...

Join Joseph Massie for the Exploding Wreath - a firework of a floral display, just perfect for this time of year. Built on an AgraWool...

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists.

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a cheerful poinsettia. Learn how to make the most of them here.

Launched in October 2024, the Institute of Flowers has been created to support and nurture Ireland’s 4000+ professional florists . It...

Su Whale celebrates St Andrew's Day using Eryngium as a handy substitute for thistles!

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists.

DeliveryApp Director of Sales, Steve Gell shares his insights and tips on making the most of the peak season and ensuring you are...

Glitter & sparkle have always been part & parcel of Christmas but at what cost to the environment? And what, if any, are the alternatives?

Su Whale celebrates the big, bold beauty of hydrangea and their many versatile uses in floristry.

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Watch how Karen creates a beautiful Christmas planted arrangement reflecting the major trends for Christmas 2024. Using hydrangea, picea, reindeer moss, eucalyptus pods, natural pine cones, variegated ivy and echeveria plants.