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...

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:

Su Whale presents a plant full of cottage garden charm

What is Kokedama? Sometimes called poor man’s Bonsai, Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss ball. It’s an age-old, sustainable practice that is becoming more mainstream as the trend in indoor gardening continues. It’s an interesting way to show-off houseplants and if you are stuck for ideas for a summer window or indoor display then Kokedama could fill that gap.

Upcycled Botanica Chelsea Flower Show’s Houseplant Studios were a place to have some fun with indoor plants while sending out a serious message at the same time. Taking this on board were The Plant Warehouse from East London who had transformed a wooden studio retreat into a green oasis with the aim to revolutionise how people integrate greenery into small spaces. This was achieved by choosing an array of overlooked or discarded household items and giving them a new life by

Su Whale explores unconventional florals that appeared at Chelsea this year.

We take a closer look at some of the techniques found in the beautiful Floral Creations from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

This year there were seven Houseplant Studios in the leafy surroundings of the Ranelagh Gardens to inspire, intrigue and educate the indoor

No theme, no rules, the only inspiration for your installation: flowers.

It was a testament to the skill of the ten competitors who took part, that this very broad brief give rise to some excellent floral design.

Floral Fabulousness in the Capital

You’ve heard of terrariums, but how about mossariums? It’s the same principle, but instead of using green plants to create an enclosed mini jungle you use different types of moss. Spotted recently at both RHS Urban Manchester and at Harrogate Flower Show, mossariums are looking like the ‘next big thing.’ What is a mossarium?