Harrogate Autumn Flower Show - Photo Gallery
Newby Hall in Yorkshire once again hosted the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show. September is the perfect time to celebrate the year's growing...
Jonathon Downes
Sep 23, 20251 min read
Woven with Love: Making a Sustainable Funeral Wreath
Su Whale provides her step by step guide on creating a hand-woven wreath base that's sustainable and ideal for woodland burials.
Su Whale
Sep 19, 20251 min read
All About Birth Flowers
Learn all about Birth Flowers from January through to December, and everything in between
Jackie Whittaker
Sep 9, 20256 min read
September from the Artisan Grower
Make the most of UK grown flowers and foliage with Su Whale's pick of the best late season stems.
Su Whale
Sep 8, 20252 min read
Houseplants with Autumn Allure
Use houseplants to ring the seasonal changes in your shop displays. Su Whale suggests some to try.
Su Whale
Sep 2, 20252 min read
Summer Succulents
Follow Su Whale's quick guide to succulents - trendy, versatile and virtually impossible to kill!
Su Whale
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Alstroemeria - featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
In this British-grown flower feature we focus on Alstroemeria, or Peruvian lily, is a native of South America and a true floral trooper.
Su Whale
Aug 8, 20251 min read
Using Colour in Design: Orange
Orange is a colour that can't be ignored, so learn to design with it by following Su Whale's tips.
Su Whale
Jul 29, 20252 min read
Using Moss in Funeral Work
Information and inspiration to help you make the best use of moss in funeral tributes.
Su Whale
Jul 21, 20252 min read
Cornflowers - Blue and Beautiful
Su Whale enjoys the reappearance of our native cornflower in wildflower meadows and explains how best to use it as a cut flower.
Su Whale
Jul 7, 20252 min read
Herbs, this Season’s ‘Must Have’ Featuring Floristry Tips From Su Whale
Fresh, seasonal herbs can be fabulous additions to bridal bouquets and wedding flowers. Su Whale suggests some of the best.
Su Whale
Jul 4, 20252 min read
Get out for the Count! The Butterfly Conservation Big Butterfly Count
Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has revealed the dates of this year’s highly anticipated Big Butterfly Count, which...
Butterfly Conservation
Jul 1, 20253 min read
Making Your Wedding Business Work in a Recession
Viv Bradford shares her expertise on how to hang on to those wedding orders in a recession.
Viv Bradford
Jun 26, 20253 min read
Choosing Roses for Weddings
Karen Barnes guides you through the process of sourcing the perfect roses for your wedding work.
Karen Barnes
Jun 24, 20253 min read
British Flowers Week 2025
What is British Flowers Week? BFW is a celebration of the UK’s cut flower industry. Since its launch in 2013 by New Covent Garden Flower...
Su Whale
Jun 20, 20252 min read
