

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


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


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


How to Celebrate Advent
Create an advent event in your shop to generate some sales before Christmas kicks in. Su Whale provides some design inspiration.

Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Seasonal Foliage - Christmas Greens
Looking for something other than holly and spruce? Here are some alternative foliage suggestions to see you through the season.

Su Whale
Dec 5, 20233 min read


Cymbidium Orchids
Cymbidium orchids are prized for their colour range, elegance and long vase life. Su Whale shares her tips on caring for and using them.

Su Whale
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Houseplants for Winter
Su Whale shares her tips for keeping houseplants looking their best through the winter months.

Su Whale
Nov 14, 20232 min read


Bart Hassam: Designing with Foliage
Australian floral designer Bart Hassam was Interflora World Cup winner in 2019, triumphing at the competition in Philadelphia.

Su Whale
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Firework Flowers
Expert florist Su Whale shares her pick of the best colourful, seasonal blooms to cheer up even the dullest of November days.

Su Whale
Nov 2, 20232 min read





