

Tips for Peak Success - Planning is Key
Set yourself up for peak success with our top tips and best practices...

Nicole Moore
Jan 143 min read


Watch Karen Barnes Bring a Christmas Table Centre to Life
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists.

Karen Barnes
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Hippeastrum featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Su Whale shares some essential facts about Hippeastrum, surely the most flamboyant of Christmas flowers.

Su Whale
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Watch Karen Barnes Create a Stylish Christmas Hand-Tied
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists.

Karen Barnes
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Seasonal Houseplant: Perfect Poinsettia featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a cheerful poinsettia. Learn how to make the most of them here.

Su Whale
Nov 28, 20243 min read


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

Gemma Phillips
Nov 19, 20245 min read


Going Green: Glitter & Spray Paint
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
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Watch Karen Barnes Bring a Christmas Planted Arrangement to Life
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.

Karen Barnes
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Watch Karen Barnes Bring a Winter Pick-Up and Go Arrangement to Life
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 winter Pick-up and Go arrangement reflecting the major trends for winter 2024. Using bear grass, Roses, clematis and a regular drinking glass.

Karen Barnes
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Why November Should Never be a Quiet Month!
For some florists, November can be a very hectic month, for some it’s a preparation and planning month and for quite a few, it’s very quiet.

Karen Barnes
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Getting Your Winter Greens
Look beyond holly, spruce and pine to more unusual evergreens for Christmas displays. Su Whale shares her top picks from UK growers.

Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Preparing Your Business for Winter
Based on current long-range data, UK Winter 2023-24 is likely to be generally drier and colder compared to previous winters.

Croner
Jan 1, 20244 min read


Planning for a Successful Christmas
Make Christmas a successful and fun seasonal peak with Karen Barnes' top tips for planning and preparation.

Karen Barnes
Jan 1, 20243 min read


How to Celebrate Advent
Create an advent event in your shop to generate some sales before Christmas kicks in. Su Whale provides some design inspiration.

Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Christmas Window Displays
Christmas window display come in many different styles and are a great way to catch your potential customers eyes

Jonathon Downes
Dec 14, 20231 min read







