My First Mother’s Day in Floristry
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...
Joanna Marshall
Apr 11, 20254 min read
Florist's Top Tips for Funeral Work
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...
Sophie Waterfield
Apr 10, 20253 min read
The Modern Slavery Act - Ten Years in Review
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...
Zara Taylor
Apr 9, 20254 min read
Choosing Houseplants for Easter
Su Whale shares her pick of the plants for a pretty, flowering Easter display inside or out.
Su Whale
Apr 8, 20252 min read
Are we Encouraging the Next Generation of Florists?
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...
Viv Bradford
Apr 8, 20253 min read
Doncaster College Floristry Department Selected for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Doncaster College is thrilled to announce that its Floristry department has been selected to exhibit at the world-renowned Chelsea Flower...
Doncaster College
Apr 7, 20252 min read
Retail Guide: Keeping your Shop Clean
When was the last time you took a really close look at the inside of your shop and workroom?
Jackie Whittaker
Mar 11, 20254 min read
Mother's Day: Planning for Success
While we all hope for a trouble-free Mother’s Day weekend, it can’t be guaranteed, so here's how to plan ahead for a successful day.
Jackie Whittaker
Mar 3, 20253 min read
Mother's Day Inspiration
Embrace pink for Mother's Day and get inspired to create your own tempting bouquets and arrangements.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 27, 20251 min read
International Women’s Day – a Unique Sales Opportunity
Tuesday 8th March is International Women’s Day and a great marketing opportunity to generate more business.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 26, 20253 min read
Looking After the Pennies: a Florist's Guide
Experienced florist and business owner Karen Barnes offers her advice on managing your florist finances.
Karen Barnes
Feb 13, 20254 min read
Delightful Daffodils - Fragrant Narcissus featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Su Whale explains how to care for and condition narcissi for cheerful spring displays.
Su Whale
Feb 11, 20254 min read
The Romance of Colour
Forget red for Valentine's and embrace pastel shades instead, with inspiration from Su Whale.
Su Whale
Feb 7, 20252 min read
Smithers Oasis Announce New Eco-Friendly Floral Foam Launch
US-based Smithers Oasis has announced the launch of a new plant-based floral foam, called OASIS® Renewal™ Floral Foam. OASIS® Renewal™...
Jackie Whittaker
Jan 31, 20252 min read
Happy Chinese New Year!
Follow Su Whale's guide to flowers and plants symbolic of Chinese New Year.
Su Whale
Jan 29, 20252 min read
