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

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a cheerful poinsettia. Learn how to make the most of them here.

Su Whale celebrates St Andrew's Day using Eryngium as a handy substitute for thistles!

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 celebrates the big, bold beauty of hydrangea and their many versatile uses in floristry.

Tall, colourful and perfect for showy arrangements, Gladioli are stars of the autumn flower scene.

Pin Holders  As floral foam continues to fall out of favour, such as the banning of its use at RHS shows for example, the challenge for florists is how to create designs that can be constructed confidently without the use of dependable, water retaining floral foam.   ‘A traditional design using a pinholder at Chelsea Flower Show.’    This is when the pin holder, once relegated to the bottom of the workbox after the invention of foam, has come into its own once again.    So wh

Dianthus, or carnations as they are universally known, are a little like Marmite, some people love them, some can happily live without them. They should be a firm favourite for all though, as they are utterly reliable, long-lasting and are grown in a huge spectrum of colours. They may not have the delicate charm of spring flowers, the wow factor of bold Hippeastrum or the heady perfume of lilies, but they suite every occasion and where would we be without them? Different Ty

There is more to organic flowers than just growing them without chemicals

Back to School?    Ease the transition with plants    The autumn term has begun with new timetables, new uniforms and clean classrooms. So how to best brighten up the bare walls of a new schoolroom? By adding plants, which will not only colour up blank spaces but provide welcome greenery, environmental advantages and also have a subtle educational element.  When choosing and promoting plants that will appeal to children there are four things to bear in mind; shape, colour, ca

The Flower Council of Holland, always very proactive regarding emerging trends, have four distinct themes for 2024 aimed...

Summer is Sweet Pea season. Su Whale explains the origins of this fabulously fragrant flower and how best to care for it in floristry.

Nurturing plants has a positive impact on your environment and mental health. Take that one step further and introduce eco-friendly...

Although it’s true that generally speaking houseplants are better suited to coping with hot, sunny weather than cut flowers, they still...

We take a closer look at some of the techniques found in the beautiful Floral Creations from RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2024. We focus on the designs: