Large leaved Houseplants
These tropical houseplants will provide welcome shade and give a jungle vibe to conservatories or courtyards.
Su Whale
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Summer Climbers - Glory Lily, Bougainvillea and more
recreate a slice of that feel good summer sunshine by stocking vibrant summer climbers such as Bougainvillea and Gloriosa.
Su Whale
Aug 10, 20232 min read
Edible Flowers
Edible flowers add colour and texture to dishes and drinks. Su Whale recommends the ones to use.
Su Whale
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Hibiscus: the Secret to their Success
Su Whale shares her care and conditioning tips for this exotic houseplant.
Su Whale
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Summer Houseplants: Cacti
Su Whale suggests ways to create displays and gift products using heat-tolerant cacti.
Su Whale
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Umbellifers: a Bridal Favourite
Su Whale looks at popular umbels enjoying a fashionable moment in floristry.
Su Whale
Jul 27, 20233 min read
British Grown: Summer
High summer means flower growers across the UK are in full production. Su Whale guides you through the best UK-grown flowers available now.
Su Whale
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Summer Flowers: Chocolate Cosmos
Su Whale enjoys the colour and scent of chocolate cosmos and shares her tips on using it in floristry work.
Su Whale
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Wildflowers for Brides
Su Whale offers you cultivated solutions to the wildflower challenge.
Su Whale
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Father’s Day Plants
Su Whale suggests some unusual and imaginative house plant gifts for Father's Day.
Su Whale
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Chelsea & Belgravia in Bloom 2023
Su Whale revels in the floral fabulousness of Chelsea and Belgravia in Bloom.
Su Whale
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Floristry at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023
Su Whale explores the medal-winning floristry at RHS Chelsea 2023.
Su Whale
Jun 1, 20234 min read
Wedding Cake Flowers
Su Whale offers advice on how to create wedding cake flowers and what to avoid.
Su Whale
May 18, 20232 min read
Polka Dot Begonia
Get to know this newly fashionable houseplant, along with some of its relatives. Su Whale explores the benefits of begonias.
Su Whale
May 11, 20232 min read
In Season: Lily of the Valley
This spring favourite needs careful handling and conditioning, as Su Whale explains.
Su Whale
May 2, 20232 min read
