Recognising and Managing Stress
Learn how to identify and manage stress in your work and personal life, with advice from Health Assured.
Health Assured
Apr 278 min read
Seasonal Foliage: Silver, Nature’s Way.
Silvery foliage for designs has never been so relevant as we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Su Whale finds some of the best.
Su Whale
Apr 272 min read
Share Your Views on British Grown Flowers and You Could Win £250
As the availability of British-grown flowers continues to improve, growers across the country are keen to understand what people within the floristry industry think about these flowers. To help inform the British-grown sector, a survey has been launched to gather opinions to understand what’s working well, what can be improved and what’s needed next. Whether you’re a grower, florist, wholesaler, retailer, buyer, seller or have any interest in flowers, your views matter. The r
Jackie Whittaker
Apr 241 min read
Holiday Planning & Cover: Keeping Operations Running Smoothly in Summer
Learn how to plan staff holidays and maintain business continuity during the summer months. Tips on cover, communication, and holiday scheduling. Why summer holiday planning matters for small businesses For many small businesses, the summer season brings a familiar juggling act. With staff eager to take annual leave and customer expectations unchanged, it's easy for operations to become stretched. Unlike larger firms, where cover can often be arranged across bigger teams, sma
Federation of Small Businesses
Apr 234 min read
Success with Succulents
Marking RHS National Gardening Week 27th April – 3rd May. Why choose Succulents? Easy to care for, with an appeal to both adults and children, there is something very charming about the symmetry and muted colours of these slow-growing, sturdy plants. Their requirements are not complicated, making them straightforward to plant up, look after and sell. Where to display Succulents Succulents need a bright spot, away from direct sunlight, and as they appreciate fresh air, can be
Su Whale
Apr 232 min read
Seasonal Foliage - A Dash of Lemon and Lime
Just before we are overtaken by the lush shades of summer, there is still time to pep up your spring designs with brilliant touches of lemon and lime foliage. Citrus tones can bring a whole host of colours to life, particularly when combined with the jewel palette of late spring, such as deep pink Ranunculus, orange Tulips or cobalt blue Cornflowers. How to use lemon in designs Lemon is a tint of yellow; it radiates out of designs bringing warmth and freshness. It is associat
Su Whale
Apr 222 min read
Clematis as a Cut Flower
One of the few climbing garden plants to migrate successfully into the cut flower market, trailing Clematis with its simple, open petals, wiry stems and elegant leaves is now an essential summer flower. Used extensively in bridal work, competitions and installations, the range of colours and longevity of Clematis is constantly expanding and being improved. It all started in 2006 when Dutch growers Marginpar developed Clematis ‘Blue Pirouette’ which was at the time, the only C
Su Whale
Apr 212 min read
Marginpar: 100% FSI compliant
With our partner farm in Zimbabwe recently obtaining its final certification, all Marginpar flowers now meet the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). This means that every stem we grow, at our own farms and at our partner farms, comes from a place that's certified according to internationally recognised environmental and social standards. What is FSI? The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) is a global sector initiative that aims to make
Helena van Achterberg
Apr 213 min read
15 Wedding Flower Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
Invaluable advise from floristry industry consultant and wedding expert Karen Barnes.
Karen Barnes
Apr 215 min read
Wedding Season is Here: How to Prepare, Perform, and Truly Stand Out
The difference between just surviving and actually thriving this wedding season comes down to preparation—and how you show up. As wedding season approaches, florists everywhere feel the same pressure: more orders, higher expectations, tighter timelines. But the difference between just surviving and actually thriving comes down to preparation—and how you show up when it matters most. This season, it’s not about working harder. It’s about working sharper. Start Before the Rush
Florists' Review
Apr 203 min read
How to Conduct a Stress Risk Assessment
Work-related stress continues to be one of the biggest operational risks facing UK businesses, with around half of all work-related ill health now linked to stress, depression or anxiety. For small businesses, the impact can be particularly disruptive: reduced productivity, higher absence costs and increased pressure on other employees and team members. Despite this, many small business owners still feel unsure about how to approach a stress risk assessment or assume the proc
Health Assured
Apr 208 min read
It’s Time for a Plant Health Check!
Its time to wake up your houseplants for the summer season. Su Whale tells you how.
Su Whale
Apr 162 min read
Preview: Chelsea in Bloom & Belgravia in Bloom 2026
Monday 18th May – Sunday 24th May 2026 Mark your calendars, Chelsea in Bloom & Belgravia in Bloom are set to run alongside RHS Chelsea Flower show again in 2026. Chelsea in Bloom returns with this year’s theme, ‘Out of this World’. While Belgravia has 'Fairy Tales in Belgravia', bringing a sense of magic to the area, with displays inspired by nostalgia, imagination and other-worldly charm. Extending the magic of RHS Chelsea Flower Show across the neighbourhood, get your fill
Jonathon Downes
Apr 161 min read
UK Grown April
Su Whale shares her favourite UK grown flowers to bridge the gap between spring and summer.
Su Whale
Apr 162 min read
How to Optimise Wedding Bookings
Viv Bradford shares her top tips for handling wedding enquiries professionally and converting them to bookings.
Viv Bradford
Apr 163 min read
