Purple Haze - Loving Lavender
Make the most of lavender this summer, perfect for its scent as well as its dreamy purple colouring.
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4 days ago2 min read
British Flowers Week at the Garden Museum
You would be forgiven for thinking that a celebration of British flowers held in a Grade II listed 14th century church would be very...
Su Whale
Jun 63 min read
Dried Flowers: Still Trending!
Dried flowers are more popular than ever. Su Whale suggests how to make the most of this trend.
Su Whale
Jun 52 min read
Environmentally Friendly Vase Cleaning
Using just a few environmentally friendly products will revitalise your vases. Tackling the most stubborn and unsightly stains and...
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Jun 51 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Sweet, sweet Williams
This week Su Whale celebrates Sweet Williams, a cottage garden favourite that also makes a great cut flower.
Su Whale
Jun 32 min read
Institute of Flowers at Bloom Dublin 2025
Wet weather failed to dampen floral fun at Bloom. Bord Bia Bloom is Ireland’s annual garden festival, situated in the historical Phoenix...
Su Whale
May 302 min read
Chelsea in Bloom 2025 - Fashion in Flowers Winners
Best Floral Display Jessica McCormack Sloane Street ‘Lace in Bloom’ Inspired by the intricate floral patterns of antique lace, the...
Su Whale
May 292 min read
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 - Floral Creations Review
Ten keen competitors; some very experienced, some showing for the first time, were exhibiting at Chelsea this year aiming for the coveted...
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May 273 min read
Floristry and Florals at Chelsea Flower Show 2025
‘Colour our World’ Doncaster College Floristry and floral installations seem to have taken more than just a toehold at Chelsea which is...
Su Whale
May 233 min read
Rivers of Flowers fill Salisbury Cathedral
It’s estimated that over 12,000 flower lovers, floral enthusiasts and locals will have visited Salisbury Cathedral’s Flower Festival, The...
Su Whale
May 202 min read
Ravishing Ranunculus featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
One of the joys of spring, Ranunculus are an absolute delight. Su Whale explains how to make the most of them.
Su Whale
May 163 min read
Flower Festival at Salisbury Cathedral
One of the hotly anticipated flower festivals of 2025 is being held at the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire this week, the...
Su Whale
May 122 min read
Seasonal Flower- Myosotis
Very aptly named, Myosotis (pronounced MY-oh-so-tis) or ‘forget-me-not’ is a true blue flower with grey-green foliage which peppers...
Su Whale
May 122 min read
Conditioning Flowers
Su Whale offers some timely tips for flower care and conditioning in the warmer summer months.
Su Whale
May 92 min read
How to Help Your Customers Choose the Right Houseplant
Most customers will gravitate towards a plant that they like the look of, not perhaps considering its care other than the two most...
Su Whale
May 92 min read
