The sun is shining, the holiday season is upon us and schools are closing for the end of year break. A mixture of sunshine and many children out of school needing to be cared for often result in an increase in people wanting to take time off work. The majority of annual leave requests will already have been managed, but what happens when time off is taken or requested by employees and hasn’t been authorised? We’ve collated some tips on handling certain unauthorised absence

In the vibrant world of floristry, inspiration often springs from unexpected sources. One such source is the world of fashion. Both fashion and floristry celebrate beauty, colour and form, making them naturally work together. What we see in floristry trends, has often derived from trend predictions in fashion and lifestyle. Equally we often see the inspiration for fabrics and style of clothing influenced by flowers and foliage. This synergy between fashion and floristry can o

Running a floral business in the UK entails a variety of jobs, ranging from sourcing fresh flowers to crafting exquisite arrangements. Alongside the artistic aspects, florists are also tasked with practical responsibilities such as financial oversight and tax preparation. An important yet frequently neglected opportunity for tax relief lies in the recording and offsetting of fresh flower wastage. Accurate documentation of flower wastage can lead to an improved inventory manag

We continue our series of videos, The Business of Floristry, bringing insight in to the running of a florist business from our business guru, Karen Barnes. This video concentrates on key things you need to understand and consider around costs and costing in your floristry business. Enjoy the rest of the series: The Business of Floristry

Nothing says summer more than the industrious buzzing of bees as they harvest the rich pollen of Lavender. This highly scented evergreen is not just for pollinators though, as a fresh cut or dried flower it has a myriad of uses in floristry too.   Fresh Lavender  Fresh Lavender is generally sold by weight and can be bought in bunches wholesale from March onwards (depending on the weather). In the garden, Lavender flowers naturally from June to September when it can be cut and

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What is Kokedama? Sometimes called poor man’s Bonsai, Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss ball. It’s an age-old, sustainable practice that is becoming more mainstream as the trend in indoor gardening continues.   It’s an interesting way to show-off houseplants and if you are stuck for ideas for a summer window or indoor display then Kokedama could fill that gap.

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Upcycled Botanica  Chelsea Flower Show’s Houseplant Studios were a place to have some fun with indoor plants while sending out a serious message at the same time. Taking this on board were The Plant Warehouse from East London who had transformed a wooden studio retreat into a green oasis with the aim to revolutionise how people integrate greenery into small spaces. This was achieved by choosing an array of overlooked or discarded household items and giving them a new life by