

UK Grown April
Su Whale shares her favourite UK grown flowers to bridge the gap between spring and summer.

Su Whale
Apr 15, 20242 min read


Flowers and Plants to Lift Low Light Areas
Su Whale explains how the clever use of flowers and plants can bring light to the darkest of areas.

Su Whale
Apr 9, 20242 min read


St Patrick’s Day - The Power of Green
Su Whale praises the shamrock and suggests some suitably green foliage alternatives for floristry work.

Su Whale
Mar 13, 20244 min read


March Seasonal Foliage - Cherry Blossom
There is nothing that lifts the spirit more than the sight of the sun shining through cherry blossom on a warm spring day. This spring ‘pick-me-up’ is a universal feeling, celebrated all over the world, most famously in Japan, when every year the Japan Meteorological Company release its predictions for peak bloom season, usually falling around the end of March and the beginning of April, when the nation comes together in a centuries old tradition to view the blossom and picni

Su Whale
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Seasonal flowers in the UK: British Grown flowers for Spring Summer Autumn & Winter
Su Whale's comprehensive guide to choosing and using UK-grown flowers and foliage.

Su Whale
Mar 4, 202411 min read


Know your plants - Choosing the right plant for the right place
Su Whale encourages us all to create more sales opportunities with houseplants.

Su Whale
Feb 22, 20241 min read


Children will Love to Give these Plants to Mum
Su Whale offers some clever retail tips to attract children to purchase for Mother's Day.

Su Whale
Feb 20, 20242 min read


Mini Muscari
Su Whale explains how charming muscari can be used in floristry work.

Su Whale
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Primroses and Polyanthus
The common primrose, or Primula vulgaris, is always the first plant to flower in Su's garden.

Su Whale
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Rose Alternative for Valentine's - Tulip
The tulip is an iconic spring bulb and one which has been growing steadily in popularity at Valentine’s Day

Su Whale
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Rose Alternative for Valentine's - Gerbera
Expand your Valentine’s gift range to include Gerbera

Su Whale
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Houseplant Care Tips - Spring, Summer and Winter
Care for your houseplants from spring cleaning through to summer care. Offering tips to keep your houseplants in the best condition.

Su Whale
Jan 10, 20246 min read


Sustainability: Green Glossary
A round-up of key eco-terminology and what all these words really mean

Su Whale
Jan 3, 20243 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









