As a florist in training, I’d heard that Mother’s Day is the big one. The peak period to beat all other peak periods. Everybody has...

Use a Lazy Susan One of the most useful items that I use when making funeral pieces is a cake turntable, which is aptly referred to as...

This year marks ten years since the passage of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Hailed as ground-breaking at the time and remains one of only two dedicated Modern Slavery Acts worldwide (nod to Australia). The UK Act defined policy and practice on modern slavery for the next decade. Ten years on, our systems to identify and support survivors are creaking under pressure, prosecution rates are remarkably low, public awareness remains patchy at best, and prevention is still poorly u

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

Su Whale shares her pick of the plants for a pretty, flowering Easter display inside or out.

Sickness absences are a costly expense for employers both in lost employee hours and in statutory sick payments. As an employer it’s understandable that you want to keep all your staff working, however sickness absences are unfortunately unavoidable as people get sick, especially at certain times of the year when things like colds and flu are rife. As an employer you should have a clear and efficient process for managing sickness and absence amongst your workforce, this can h

I fell in love with flowers as a little girl, I was fascinated by their colours, their scents, the myriad of shapes and when my Auntie...

Doncaster College is thrilled to announce that its Floristry department has been selected to exhibit at the world-renowned Chelsea Flower...

Part of the Employment Rights Bill, neonatal care leave and pay came into force on April 6th (2025). Under The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, parents will receive a maximum of 12 weeks leave and pay when their baby undergoes neonatal care. This is in addition to existing parental leave entitlements (maternity, paternity shared parental leave etc). Employers will need to ensure that their documentation, contracts and policies are up to date or risk facing a costly leg

Houseplants have grown in popularity due to trends and customer behaviour. They have numerous benefits making them such an important...

Our Marketing Made Easy series has been written with busy florists in mind. This feature focusses on retaining and acquiring new customers.

So the peaks are over, the days are getting longer and lighter, but is there still the odd pinecone behind the display cabinet? Glitter on the shelving unit? A lovelorn red heart stuck in the corner of the window? If so, it’s time for a shop spring clean. No time to redecorate? Not a problem, here are five easy steps to fill a quiet afternoon (or two) that will leave your retail space in shipshape condition. Dusting

Use these fresh, fun and organic designs to inspire your spring wedding work.

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 Pantone inspired arrangement reflecting the major trends for the season, Floral Pathways. Using 'Apricot Stocks', hyacinths, 'Royal Salsa' calla lillies, and decrotive grasses, siergras (chasmanthium).

Catherine Jane Kirk shares her knowledge and expertise on the art of managing customer complaints...